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Ten reasons why you should attend ISE 2015 1. It’s the largest AV tradeshow ever held in Europe Over 50,000 people from 150 countries are expected to come to the Amsterdam RAI between 10 and 12 February, when in excess of 36,000sqm of net floor space will be taken by more than 1,000 companies, which are launching a plethora of new products. Whatever aspect of audiovisual or electronic systems integration you’re interested in, you won’t find a better selection of it anywhere else in Europe. 2. Dedicated themed areas As in previous years, there will be particular emphasis on four key technology areas: Digital Signage, Residential Solutions, Unified Communications and Smart Building. If you work in any of these areas, you’ll find all the key companies you need to talk to in one place. 3. Get a view of the future If you’d like to find out about the major changes ahead over the next ten years in AV and electronic systems, come to ISE’s Opening Keynote on 9 February, the day before the show. This will be given, by Lars Thomsen, a respected and influential futurist and international speaker whose consultancy

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Future Matters has advised 40% of companies on the German stock exchange on their strategic planning. Thomsen specialises in identifying disruptive opportunities, or ‘tipping points’, that cause significant shifts in economic, political and social trends. His presentation, entitled ‘520 Weeks into the Future: Trends and Tipping Points in the Electronic Systems Industry until 2025’, will cover areas such as artificial intelligence and robotics 2.0, alongside expected shifts in media, marketing and consumer expectations. 4. Largest ever Professional Development programme ISE’s co-owners CEDIA and InfoComm International are presenting an even wider range of courses at ISE 2015. Both associations will be offering more of their popular technical and business education, as well as on-site certification, allowing attendees to gain globally recognised qualifications without leaving the show venue. 5.Grasp the potential of smart building Smart building technology represents a major opportunity for the AV industry, but capitalising on this requires an understanding of

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how other parts of the construction industry approach the subject. The Smart Building Conference – which returns to ISE for its third Amsterdam edition – provides a forum for learning about the latest smart technologies and a networking opportunity for the wider smart building community. On this occasion, the conference has two key themes: smart lighting control and the Internet of Things. 6. Learn on the showfloor You don’t even have to leave the exhibition floor to boost their knowledge of key industry topics. The ISE Showfloor Theatres, which offer case studybased presentations, return in an expanded format: this year there are three theatres, covering Residential Solutions, Commercial Solutions and Unified Communications. All three theatres have been given striking, distinctive designs that allow the technology to shine without dominating the proceedings. 7. Discover new companies Returning to ISE for a second year is the Discovery Zone, which provides a dedicated showcase for companies that are new to the show. Here you can simply and quickly find new ideas, new

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products and new solutions from companies that you won’t have seen before at the show. 8. Specialist conferences to attend The second annual SVG Europe Sport Facility Integration Summit enables all stakeholders engaged in venue technology projects to find out more about everyone’s roles and responsibilities. This free-to-attend conference offers a far-reaching programme that addresses every aspect of sports venue integration. If your company is looking for capital investment, or you just want to find out more about the AV industry from a financing perspective, don’t miss the Capital Summit, which has been created to bring together investors and companies with growth plans. 9. Learn more about audio tools Another free conference returning to ISE is AudioForum, on 9 February – ahead of the exhibition. Organised by media partner Connessioni, this edition of the

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conference will look at the digital tools that audio designers and systems integrators can use in the creation of audio systems, installations, speakers and components. Seminars will be held by representatives of the largest companies in the sector and by experts from the most important associations in the market, including AES, the Audio Engineering Society. 10. And relax… Extra areas have been created to give you a chance to relax during the show. There are additional catering areas in the Park Foyer and Ruby Lounge, while the Business Lounge – located on the ﬂy-over between Halls 7 and 8 – will be back, offering WiFi access, charging stations, and the opportunity to take a muchneeded break in comfortable seating. The lounge will be an informal yet professional environment where you can take a break from the showﬂoor and relax, work or network.

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CONTENTS, LOCATIONS, CONTACTS

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Opening Keynote We talk to futurist Lars Thomsen about tipping points and predicting the future Monday 9 February 18:00, Forum

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A new event that focuses on how AV companies can secure investment and pursue business growth Wednesday 11 February 13:00, Room E102 Email mgonzalez@iseurope.org for an invitation to attend

Discovery Zone

Exhibitor News

M2D: Manufacturer to Distributor

Exhibitor Listing This year ISE has 1,000 exhibitors. Find out where they will be in the RAI’s 12 halls

RAI Hotel and Travel Service Not booked your Amsterdam accommodation yet? ISE’s official hotel agent can help www.rai.nl

Professional Development: InfoComm Sessions Choose from a plethora of topics including cloud computing, streaming, digital audio protocols and future trends Rooms D201, D202, D402, D404 Visit www.iseurope.org to learn about Guest Membership, which this year secures free entry to nearly all the InfoComm Professional Development sessions

Sport Facility Integration Summit

Manufacturers looking for new distributors, and distributors looking for new product lines, will want to know about this programme

Professional Development: CEDIA Sessions From IP networking to UHD to project management for custom installers – take your pick Rooms D203, D204, D403 CEDIA members: email ALevin@cedia.co.uk if you wish to use an education voucher to book any of these courses

We look ahead to the conference, which returns to ISE with a focus this year on digital audio tools for systems integrators and designers Monday 9 February, Room G001 http://audioforum.connessioni.biz

This year’s summit has a far-reaching programme that will address every aspect of sports venue integration Thursday 12 February 9:00, Room E102 http://svgeurope.org

Professional Development: ISE Showfloor Theatres The Showfloor Theatres return in an expanded format, with residential, commercial and now unified communications sessions Residential Theatre: Stand 7-Z160 Commercial Theatre: Stand 8-M370 Unified Communications Theatre: Stand 9-A140

Smart Building Conference This year’s conference has special focuses on lighting and the Internet of Things. We discover why it’s as much a shop window for our industry as a learning opportunity Monday 9 February 08:30, Forum www.smartbuildingconference.com

An overview of ISE 2015’s showcase of new exhibitors and their technologies Hallway between Halls 8 and 9; also in Hall 6

A preview of a few of the products to be launched and shown at ISE 2015 by ﬁrst-time exhibitors; plus news from the areas of displays, 4K and audio

FREE REGISTRATION To register for the show free of charge, saving €80 on the on-site registration fee, please visit www.iseurope.org and use registration code 916165.

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PRE-SHOW EVENTS

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OPENING KEYNOTE

Predicting the future: it’s like making popcorn ISE begins this year, as always, with an opening keynote address that promises to be stimulating and entertaining. The speaker for 2015 is Lars Thomsen. Ian McMurray finds out exactly what it means to be a futurist The keynote address at ISE has always been a highlight, invariably playing to a packed house – and ISE 2015 looks as if it will be no different. Lars Thomsen, one of Europe’s most influential futurist business masterminds, will be talking about, among other things, tipping points as they apply to the electronic systems industry. But what, in Thomsen’s mind, is a ‘tipping point’? He provides a very simple example. “You heat some oil in a pan, and add some popcorn kernels. The question is: when will they pop? You can guess – or alternatively, you can seek out information about it,” he says. “A futurist will tell you that the tipping point for popcorn is 180°C.” In other words: it’s about making an educated estimate of the point at which a visible trend will cause a significant – disruptive, perhaps – change in the way things are. A tipping point is, according to Thomsen, the point in time when a new paradigm comes into being. When a technology becomes sufficiently inexpensive that mass adoption becomes possible, for example – it’s reached a tipping point.

IT’S NOT MAGIC Thomsen is clear that there is nothing mystical or magical about being a futurist. “You start,” he smiles, “by having the curiosity

the United States are electric. It’s a niche market, but it is the fastest growing market segment. “When that number becomes 5%, manufacturers and dealers will be unable to ignore the trend, and will be forced to develop and stock electric cars,” he claims. “They can’t afford to only serve 95% of the market. At that juncture, electric cars will have reached a tipping point.”

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of a five-year old – you love finding out about things. But then, predicting the future is about data and information and applied knowledge.” “Add to that some logic, some insight and some imagination – and it’s really not hard to do,” he continues, modestly. “It’s not about magic or crystal balls.” For Thomsen, one of the most significant tipping points of the past few years has been the advent of

truly smart technologies with inbuilt intelligence and learning capability. “We used to have to deal with dumb, stupid technology,” he says. “We had to read the manual in order to adapt ourselves to the technology. Now, the technology adapts to us. We’re moving quickly from dumb technology to smart technology.” Another relates to how we use energy. “We’re not far off the point where

renewable energy and batteries will be cost-effective in their own right, with no need for subsidies to make renewables attractive,” he believes. “When renewable energy becomes less costly than fossil fuels, we’ll have reached an important tipping point. It’s not far away.” Thomsen spends much of his time consulting with major utility companies about the impact of such a shift. Thomsen notes that, today, just about 1% of all cars sold in

He is clear, though, that merely extrapolating trend data is no guarantee of success in predicting what’s to come. “Never underestimate,” he smiles, “the power of innovation. If you’d have asked consumers back in 2006 what characteristics they wanted of a mobile phone, would they have said, “I want it to have endless apps and to control it by swiping my ﬁnger”? Probably not. Sometimes, it takes a visionary like Steve Jobs to create tipping points.” Some disruptions you just don’t see coming. Take, for example, the Sony Walkman. Was there pent-up consumer desire to be able to take their music with them anywhere? Probably not – but a single innovation has now spawned a vast industry. So: has there been an important technology tipping point that Thomsen didn’t see coming? “The whole social media thing Cont. Page6 >

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PRE-SHOW EVENTS: SMART BUILDING CONFERENCE took me by surprise,” he responds. “I never thought it would grow so far or so fast. But when I think about it, what I see is that, in fact, social media is little more than another step in human evolution – it’s a continuation of a trend. Ever since we lived in caves, we’ve formed social networks. Now, we can build them bigger and faster.” Knowledge and information are, as Thomsen conﬁrms, fundamental to his profession – and he’s fascinated by the transformation that has taken place in the availability of knowledge over the past decade or so. “Did you know,” he asks, “that a child on a laptop in a classroom in Africa today has access to more information than a Harvard student would have had 10 years ago? That has enormous implications for the development of the continent: Africa could be transformed within a generation because it now has that kind of access to knowledge.” And what can ISE visitors expect from his keynote address? “Well, I hope they won’t come hoping to see a lot of slides – because they won’t,” he grins. “I’ll be focusing on making people think. What I’ll be trying to do is to leave the audience with two or three vivid pictures of the future in their heads that they want to go home and discuss with their friends and family.” “If I can do that,” he concludes, “I’ll have succeeded because when we talk about the future, we change it and create it.”

The Opening Keynote will begin at 18:00 on Monday 9 February in the Forum of the Amsterdam RAI. The Keynote will be followed by ISE’s Opening Reception at 19:00 in the Auditorium Lounge. Entry to both events is free of charge.

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It’s a two-way thing The Smart Building Conference has become a major ﬁxture in the international event calendar since its launch at ISE 2013. Paddy Baker talks to conference chairman Bob Snyder about what delegates can expect to learn in Amsterdam this year – and how the event serves to bring together different groups within the smart building industry As someone who has been involved in the Smart Building Conference since its inception in Amsterdam two years ago, conference chairman and content editor Bob Snyder is acutely aware of the dual function it plays: to inform the AV and electronic systems industry about how the broad construction industry functions in the smart building area, and vice versa. “At our London conference, Siemens came out on our stage and put up a chart that showed the smart building without us,” says Snyder with a wry grin. “The problem for us as an industry is that the building industry doesn’t acknowledge us yet. Half of it is not up where it needs to be with its digital transformation. So part of the exercise with the Smart Building Conference is we’re bringing in these diverse traditional industries that are only now becoming digitally transformed and confronting them with this end piece, which is us. At the same time we’re trying to educate InfoComm and CEDIA members about what other people’s digital transformations are so we understand the opportunities.” Snyder reports that ISE is an excellent draw for getting highlevel speakers from outside the AV and electronics systems industry to come to the Amsterdam Smart Building Conference. “Once they get here, they change their opinions of us very quickly. Take the gentleman from the Smart Building Association of America who gave one of our keynotes last year. He gets to speak at 20-something smart building conferences a year, and he said ours was the best one he’s ever been to, because a lot of the others don’t address how you treat the workplace and the people within it.”

ROTATING TOPICS The rapidly changing nature of the subject area, and its sheer size, mean that, in putting the programme together for the Amsterdam conference, Snyder has to make some important choices. “By virtue of this gigantic digital transformation, the idea of the smart building as an industry construction is changing in front of our eyes, so we’re chasing a moving target. At the same time because it’s so wide and diverse I’m rotating topics from one conference to the next, to ensure that ISE attendees get exposed to every part of the smart building industry and also ensuring that those individual industries get exposed to us.” So for ISE 2015, the Smart Building Conference has two key focuses: on lighting, and on the Internet of Things, neither of which has been covered previously in Amsterdam. “People who came last year will ﬁnd a very different programme,” observes Snyder, “just as people last year found a very

different programme from the year before. With each Smart Building Conference we see new faces, we hear new opinions – we’re not giving the same lessons each time.” In what is a highly impressive line-up of speakers, one of the outstanding names is Rogier van de Heide – “one of the top people in the world in lighting”, according to Snyder. Van de Heide is chief marketing and design officer of lighting company Zumtobel Group, but was previously chief design officer for Philips Lighting, and before that the global business leader in lighting design at Arup. He has also built a major proﬁle as a TEDx presenter, giving speeches on lighting and architecture. “He’s going to address the topic of why light needs smartness – the networkability of LED lighting and how it all comes together in a dramatic way for buildings.” Another high-proﬁle speaker from the lighting world is Mike Welch, co-founder and managing director of Network Controls, whose

speciality is the global intelligent lighting market. In ‘Intelligent Lighting Control: Whose Business Is it?’, says Snyder, “he’s going to combine all the trends in lighting and networking lighting and ask who gets a shot at this and why – what types of companies can sell it? I think it’s great for the ISE audience, because it helps them to ﬁnd out to what degree they can become involved – and it overlaps the commercial and residential spaces.” Turning to the other key focus of the conference, Dipak Raval, head of smart building architecture at Cambridge Consultants, will be giving a talk on smart sensors. “The sensors can tell you a lot of things: some detect motion, some shoot video, read temperature, detect gases and so on. If you combine these sensors with clever algorithms, there are many possibilities to make buildings smarter than they are today. These smart sensors are effectively the engine of the Internet of Things, so it’s good to go

PRE-SHOW EVENTS: SMART BUILDING CONFERENCE into some depth into what can they do, where can they go.” Snyder singles out indoor location as one important application. “Smart sensors can pinpoint where everybody is in a building: so if you have an emergency and put on the fire alarm, you can say, for example, ‘Why isn’t Henry out of the storeroom?’. When you put them into large buildings or malls they become commercially useful tools. An indoor locator can tell someone, via their smartphone, here’s exactly where you are in the mall, here’s where you want to go, and here are the services you’re going to see on the way. “What we’re looking to hear in this session is what’s the state of the art, how fast is it moving and to what degree do we have to be influenced by it?” The Internet of Things will also be discussed in a panel session. “This panel is going to be specifically addressing building-related issues on connected homes and smart buildings, and how integrating sensors will create a mountain of Big Data and lot of control possibilities for buildings that just haven’t existed previously. How are all the devices in the building going to interact with the building as well as with each other?” Among the panellists will be Gilles Thonet, managing director Europe of the Zigbee Alliance, plus a representative from Greenwave, a manufacturer of smart home products. In an unusual step for the Smart Building Conference, a speaker from one edition of the conference has been invited back to share his message in another city. Paul Fletcher, managing director of architectural consultancy through… will address the Amsterdam SBC following a barnstorming performance in London. In his session, entitled ‘Smart Building Myths: The Architect’s View’, he will argue that more can and should be done to design and create buildings for people’s real needs. “People were ready to give him a standing ovation at the London conference – he was controversial, he was direct, he was powerful, people loved him,” enthuses Snyder.

TWO TRACKS As in previous Smart Building Conferences, the programme will split for parts of the day into two

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Programme Monday 9 February 2015 08:30 09:00

09:15 tracks, covering the residential and commercial markets. One speaker whom Snyder says he is particularly pleased to have recruited is Nick Graves of Aquilla Europe, a business consultancy specialising in Apple products, the Apple market and the Apple ecosystem in Europe. Graves will give an informed view about how Apple Home Kit – a framework in iOS 8 for communicating with and controlling connected accessories in the home – is likely to be deployed. “You can’t get Apple people up on a stage at an event like this, but Nick is an ex-Apple executive. He spent 22 years there in different senior management roles – he headed he European platform management group and his most recent job there was to create, build and manage the accessories business for the online and retail Apple stores. “So for 22 years he was close to senior European management – that’s as close as I can bring our audience to how Apple thinks, what Apple might do, and someone who follows everything that Apple does.” In the Commercial track, in addition to Dipak Raval’s presentation on smart sensors, renowned audio consultant Roland Hemming will present a session entitled ‘Communications in Public Spaces’. This will discuss what has to happen in smart buildings regarding public address systems, emergency announcements and safety issues under European regulations, and the role that networked audio systems have to play here. Additionally, both the Commercial and Residential tracks will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the size of the smart building opportunity in their respective sectors, when experts present market research data. Snyder recounts that recently he was talking to an AV journalist who did not see the signiﬁcance of smart

buildings to his readers. “He said, ‘Why are you asking my readers to go into heating, ventilation and plumbing?’ From my side we’re not looking to persuade AV people to do that – we’re trying to convince them that all these disparate systems are going to be connected on the same network and they’re all going to have to talk to each other. The people in charge of heating, ventilation and plumbing may end up being their boss in the building – because that industry is developing very sophisticated digital building automation systems, and they’re trying to take control of the building. They’re doing exactly what every other industry including us wants to do – they want to be the people in charge. Nobody knows who that will turn out to be, but it’s quite clear, it’s irrefutable – everything in that building is going to be on the same network. “So I think that smart building is a very important subject for ISE visitors to get their heads around. You’re not going to come out able to run HVAC systems, but you’re going to be able to read what the future will be bringing. Stay away at your own risk!” The Smart Building Conference takes place in the RAI Forum on Monday 9 February. www.smartbuildingconference.com

Technology Partner Once again, Sonic Foundry is supplying technology in support of the Smart Building Conference at ISE. Video content recorded during the conference will be captured, managed and delivered online after the event using the company’s Mediasite enterprise video platform.

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Plenary Sessions Registration Welcome and Introduction Bob Snyder Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe How Converged Infrastructure is Changing the Building Industry Bob Snyder Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe Morning Keynote: Why Light Needs Smartness Rogier van der Heide Chief Design & Marketing Officer, Zumtobel Group, Austria Smart Building Myths: The Architect’s View Paul Fletcher Principal, through... Morning Coffee Break and Networking Industry Panel: The Future of Building Automation Moderator: Iain Gordon, Managing Director, GES Digital; President, KNX UK Commercial Track 1 The Analysts Deﬁne the Market

Residential Track 1 The Market for Smart Homes

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Building the Smarter Possibilities Dipak Raval, Head of Smart Building Architecture, Cambridge Consultants

Smart Home Standards Torsten Witusch CEO, DomoOne Solutions

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Lunch and Exhibits

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Commercial Track 2 The Future of Work Communications in Public Spaces Roland Hemming, Principal, RH Consulting

Residential Track 2 TBA What’s on Apple’s ‘HomePage?’ Nick Graves Principal, Aquilla Europe

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Afternoon Coffee Break and Exhibits

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Case Study

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Plenary Sessions Intelligent Lighting Controls, Whose Business Is It? Mike Welch Co-founder and MD, Control Networks The Internet of Building Things: Where’s the Opportunity? Smart Building Conference Wrap-Up Bob Snyder Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe

Please see www.smartbuildingconference.com for updates.

PRE-SHOW EVENTS: AUDIOFORUM@ISE 2015

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Networking about audio AudioForum is an educational project devised by media company Connessioni and supported by ISE. It promotes industry networking, facilitates the exchange of ideas and drives the ongoing development of the market AudioForum is a day-long training event dedicated to professional audio topics and philosophies. This is an event geared towards professionals and system integrators in this sector. After the success of the previous editions that took place in Europe and Asia, AudioForum will head to Room G001 at the Amsterdam RAI on 9 February 2015 to be one of the training experiences offered during Integrated Systems Europe, the most important European event dedicated to the system integration market.

The event is the ﬁfth AudioForum in little more than a year, and the second to take place at ISE

DIGITAL TOOLS The focus of this latest edition of AudioForum will be the digital tools that help audio designers and systems integrators perfect the design of audio systems, installations, speakers and components. The conference will investigate topics such as electroacoustics, simulation software, measurement instruments and design tools. AudioForum began as a response to various market needs. The event helps to develop communication within the sector while building a meeting platform for professionals, consultants and companies in the market. It serves as an opportunity for dialogue between the world of professional audio and system integration, which have so much in common – from products to technologies, from applications to marketplace. The first AudioForum took place in Italy in 2013 in coexistence with the fair and conference organised by SIEC, the Italian Systems Integration Experience Community. Even by the first months of 2014, AudioForum had taken its first steps in the market on an international level, always with great turnout and satisfaction from partners.

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Market leaders such as Bose, Biamp, Lawo, 18 Sound, FBT and RCF have supported the event in past editions, considering it to be a valuable communication tool. The aim of the AudioForum project is to create a new opportunity to learn about the market, in a context dedicated to education and culture, and to networking and meeting opportunities. Seminars will be held by qualiﬁed professionals, representatives of the largest companies in the sector and by experts from the most important associations in the market. The programme, which is being ﬁnalised at the time of writing, will include the participation of the Audio Engineering Society (AES). Breaks throughout the day are dedicated to networking and meetings. The day will close with an open mic session featuring the speakers of the day. This will be a time not only to ask questions, but to share trends, ideas and perspectives.

CONTINUING PROCESS AudioForum is not just a single event, but a process lasting several months. The chosen theme will be ﬁrst treated via the medium of Connessioni, magazine, website and newsletter in the months of December and January, and will then become the focus of the educational event on 9 February. A video gallery with interviews and videos of the seminars will be made available in real time, live from AudioForum on connessioni. biz and audioforum.connessioni. biz, while the post-conference ISE Connessioni magazine will feature a full report on AudioForum. Francesco Galarà, AudioForum project advisor at Connessioni, says: “People who are normally involved come from system integration environments. This is an opportunity to break from their busy schedule in order to provide clear information about their contribution to the technical ﬁeld, ultimately allowing the market all the information necessary to offer the best solutions to their

customers. AudioForum wants to offer these professionals an immersive day in which they can sit and get information, or compare their knowledge with the latest technology innovations introduced by the industry. AudioForum offers an incredibly valuable day of conferences to the world of audio specialists and system integrators. “It’s a privilege for us to stage AudioForum at ISE, the most important AV tradeshow in Europe, and a crucial moment for this industry.” AudioForum arrives at ISE 2015 for its ﬁfth edition, after the events held in Milan (2013), Amsterdam (ISE 2014), Mumbai (InfoComm India 2014) and again Milan (in co-operation with SIEC2014). AudioForum@ISE is organised in co-operation with Integrated Systems Europe and supported by the Italian SIEC (System Integration Experience Community) association. To ﬁnd out more about the live updates, the event location, sponsors or to keep updated,

Connessioni, The Integrated Systems Media Connessioni is an integrated communications company, dedicated to the world of system integration. Its activity lies in ‘connecting’ the key players of this sector, professionals and companies, so that by sharing views, strategies, solutions and operating synergies, it is possible to expand the market area. The intent is to construct a world in which integrated systems are the foundation of a model of an evolved, but simple life, which is sustainable and useable.

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SHOW EVENTS: CAPITAL SUMMIT

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Find out about funding – and more Few companies at ISE are not interested in growing their business. A new event, the Capital Summit, taking place on Wednesday 11 February, is designed to help them do that. Ian McMurray ﬁnds out more

Every year seems to bring a new ‘ﬁrst’ for ISE. For ISE 2015, it’s the Capital Summit. It has been created, in effect, to bring together AV companies looking for investment with investment companies looking to – well, invest. Hosted by John Stiernberg of Stiernberg Consulting and MediaBridge Capital Advisors – both of which organisations have a strong affinity with, and knowledge of, the AV industry – in association with ISE, it takes place from 13:00

in Room E102 on Wednesday 11 February. So: who should attend? “This event will appeal most to owners and managers of AV companies who want to grow, buy, or sell,” says Stiernberg. “AV companies include branded manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, design consulting ﬁrms, and integration/contracting ﬁrms. In addition, it will appeal to individual investors, fund managers, and anyone responsible for business

Stiernberg: “Our industry is ‘off the radar’ of most ﬁnancial investors”

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development and is looking in on the AV industry from a financial perspective.” LEARNING ABOUT ALLIANCES “It’s geared to anyone in our industry who wants to learn more about mergers and acquisitions, funding, or the strategic alliance process; to anyone looking to understand the state of the industry in 2015 and beyond from a financing perspective; and to provide the opportunity to meet like-minded people to build their own network.” The Capital Summit at ISE follows a similar – and, by all accounts, very successful event at CEDIA Expo in September 2014. “As a leading global trade event, ISE as has an expressed goal of educating the AV industry and supporting the educational efforts of its owners - InfoComm and CEDIA,” continues Stiernberg. “The three organisations benefit from the Capital Showcase by enriching the experience of ISE show attendees and thus reinforcing ISE’s position as the ‘must attend’ AV show in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.” The growth that ISE has seen over the past few years – in terms of both exhibitors and visitors – is, it seems, a reflection of a very healthy, vibrant industry that is well established and delivering real value to customers. As such, it’s hard not to believe that it is

attractive to potential investors. “It depends on the investor,” believes Stiernberg. “Our industry is ‘off the radar’ of most ﬁnancial investors such as private equity funds: in general, the companies in our industry are either too small to invest in – exceptions notwithstanding – or too risky for a variety of reasons.” “The pro/commercial AV industry is stable and relatively mature, so it is not necessarily for the ‘high risk/high reward’ or venture capital type of investor,” he adds. “The consumer/residential side is potentially larger but is less developed from a technical standpoint – in areas like home and building automation, streaming media, wireless networks and so on. There are exceptions on the technology and IT side, but AV may be either too tame or too small for some investors or just too wild and uncharted for others.”

have the capability to grow further on their own. This has led to the upturn in merger and acquisition activity in recent years. We forecast that there will be further industry consolidation on an ownership level in addition to an increase in strategic alliance activity.” And what will those who attend the Capital Summit know at 16:30 on Wednesday 11 February that they didn’t know at 13:00? “That’s tough to answer in a single sentence,” muses Stiernberg, “but let me try. Capital Summit attendees will leave with a better idea of what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to securing investment capital, making investment decisions, and buying or selling businesses in today’s rapidly changing AV/IT market.” In other words: just as ISE has become a ‘must not miss’ show, so the Capital Summit, for the right companies and individuals, looks as if it will be a ‘must not miss’ event.

STRATEGIC INVESTORS “But for strategic investors – those companies that are already in our industry that are eager to grow, diversify, or accelerate product development through acquisitions, investments, and strategic alliances – there are solid opportunities for growth and return on investment,” Stiernberg goes on. “For example, there are many established AV brands that are privately held, proﬁtable, but do not

The Capital Summit is free to attend. If you are interested in attending, please send and email with all your contact details to Ms Martica Correa Gonzalez at mgonzalez@iseurope. org. Conﬁrmation will be sent to you in due course.

SHOW EVENTS: SPORT FACILITY INTEGRATION SUMMIT

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Bringing it all together The second annual free-to-attend SVG Europe Sport Facility Integration Summit will provide an invaluable opportunity for all stakeholders engaged in venue technology projects to find out more about everyone’s roles and responsibilities Last year SVG Europe – the sports broadcasting content and events producer and trade association – organised the first Sport Facility Integration Summit at ISE. For the second edition, taking place from 9:30-13:30 in room E102 on 12 February, SVG Europe has partnered with leading audio consultant and project manager Roland Hemming to devise a more far-reaching programme that will address every aspect of sports venue integration. The founder of RH Consulting, Roland Hemming has worked on countless landmark projects, including serving as audio manager for the 2012 Olympic Games. In addition to co-programming Sport Facility Integration Summit 2015, he will chair the day’s proceedings. “The real purpose of this summit is for all the different groups of people involved in a stadium to have a better understanding of what each other does,” he says. “Because these projects involve so many different people – from conception through design, installation and operation – many never get a chance to meet and to properly communicate the challenges they encounter which may have been caused unwittingly by people at earlier stages in the project.” Hemming himself will begin proceedings with an examination of the economics of stadium builds and the practical stages that audio, video and IT personnel have to go through in order to create a working sporting venue. In the first panel session of the day, a team of leading audio integrators – including RH Consulting principal Richard Northwood – will discuss their preferred approaches to audio system design and implementation for large sports venues, touching on the impact of some of the recent regulatory changes. Meanwhile, Andreas Hildebrand

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Leading audio consultant and project manager Roland Hemming, who has worked on countless sports audio projects, has devised a far-reaching programme that will address every aspect of sports venue integration

“Because venue projects involve so many different people – from conception through design, installation and operation – many never get a chance to meet and to properly communicate the challenges they encounter.” Roland Hemming, RH Consulting from Ravenna networking technology developer ALC NetworX and Jan Jenca, co-founder and CEO of ColosseoEAS, will be among those examining the emerging spectre of ‘The Great Convergence: AV, IT and the New Networked World’. After a break for networking and coffee, the role of the consultants in new-builds and refurbishments will be addressed by a panel of renowned acousticians and other experts. Closing out the programme, the future of the sports venue will be addressed by Dimitri Huygen. Having helped turn the Belgian Sports Technology Club into the leading Belgian authority on an international sports level, Huygen has spent the last four years

heading the European Stadium and Safety Management Association (ESSMA). Since December 2013, he has been involved in the Belgian FA in running the EURO2020 project and stadium development in Belgium. Post-event, there will be an opportunity for networking drinks – a staple of all SVG Europe technology summits. Joe Hosken, general manager of SVG Europe, comments: “We are delighted to be returning to ISE for the second edition of the Sport Facility Integration Summit. The 2014 event hosted a number of thought-provoking presentations and panels, addressing critical topics including control room technologies, audio-video bridging (AVB) and the fan experience.

“For Sport Facility Integration Summit 2015, we are delighted to join forces with Roland Hemming to create a programme that looks far more deeply into the mechanics of venue systems integration and what each stakeholder brings to a project. By doing so in the company of leading consultants and AV professionals, we also hope to offer a few pointers on how these processes might be streamlined – and so made less stressful! “ISE is the world’s best-attended AV and systems integration event, and hosting the Sport Facility Integration Summit within the exhibition gives SVG Europe a unique opportunity to bring together the overlapping technologies and communities

of broadcast and systems integration through a common business interest in operating in sports facility venues.” Hemming says: “What does everyone do in a venue integration project? What steps can be taken to make the process smoother? And what happens when, post-integration, the broadcaster turns up with its OB truck… do they have a clear appreciation of what went on to make the venue broadcast-ready? To this and other key questions, this summit will provide some valuable answers.” The SVG Europe Sport Facility Integration Summit 2015 is free to attend. For more information, and to register, please visit www.svgeurope.org

M2D – MANUFACTURER TO DISTRIBUTOR

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Dating for distributors ISE is all about doing business. Ian McMurray talks to ISE’s marketing and IT manager Thomas Krackl to ﬁnd out about an initiative designed to help visitors and exhibitors uncover new opportunities

Screens around ISE 2015 will alert visitors to business opportunities through the M2D programme

While for some visitors to ISE the show provides an ideal opportunity to look at all the bright, shiny objects launched since the previous year, for the large majority, it’s a place to do business. That’s certainly true for manufacturers looking for new distributors – and distributors looking for new product lines to add to their range. To facilitate the needs of both, ISE 2014 saw the launch of the innovative M2D (Manufacturer to Distributor) programme. Simply: it’s a portal that exists to put manufacturers and distributors in touch with each other – a kind of dating service for businesses. And: it’s a completely free service provided by ISE.

EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS “Last year, M2D exceeded our expectations by some margin,” says Thomas Krackl of ISE. “It was a huge success, so it was obvious that we should do it again this year. At ISE 2014, 204 manufacturers registered with the M2D programme, looking for distribution in 818 territories. In its second year, now

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that it’s more established, we expect the numbers to be even higher.” Scattered throughout the ISE halls on special screens – in the Business Lounge, for example – among the extensive signage for which the show has become known, lists of territories for which manufacturers are looking for distributors will be displayed, making it easy for visitors to spot opportunities to enhance their business. However, ISE has recognised that standing in front of a screen scrolling through upwards of 800 territories may not be the best use of a visitor’s time at the show. “Alternatively,” adds Krackl, “those lists can be downloaded to a visitor’s mobile phone or tablet to review later at their leisure. Visitors can capture the on-screen QR code to take them to the relevant site. We are offering this service exclusively to our visitors and exhibitors.”

COMPELLING REASON In other words, involvement in M2D is only possible from the RAI in February: another compelling reason to be there.

Krackl notes that prospective distributors can also go to the 2Signage stand – Stand 8-N210 in Hall 8 – where the company can also make the list available. 2Signage is providing the software that enables the M2D programme. How does a manufacturer get included within the M2D programme? “He simply goes to the ISE website back office and logs in using his regular credentials,” explains Krackl. “There, he’ll see the M2D button. Clicking on that will show him a list of territories, and he just has to choose the ones where he’s looking for representation, convey the product types that are available and provide contact details. It’s that simple. Manufacturers can update their entry on the M2D portal right up to the day before the show opens.” The M2D programme was unquestionably a success at ISE 2014 – so will it see any improvements on its second outing? “It worked very well last year,” according to Krackl, “so you’ll just see a few tweaks to make information more clearly visible and make the overall system easier to use.”

The 2Signage digital signage software on which the M2D programme is based allows, according to the company, connection to almost any form of structured data. Its developer is German company 2Safer. Applying its ITSM and SaaS knowledge, 2Safer – whose customers include some of the world’s largest telecommunications and transportation companies – developed 2Signage as an easy-to-use white label digital signage system that allows integrators to offer digital signage to their customers using their own branding. Also, 2Signage is said to offer enterprisegrade security and is able to run on any network at minimal risk. 2Signage comes with pre-conﬁgured hardware which is said to be as easy to set up as a common DVD player. With visitors expected to top 50,000 for the second year running, together with close to 1,000 exhibitors, ISE promises, yet again, to be a must-not-miss event for AV professionals. The M2D programme is just one more reason to attend – to ﬁnd that perfect partner.

EXHIBITOR LISTING

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ISE 2015 exhibitors at a glance Companies listed in bold type are exhibiting at ISE for the ﬁrst time this year

22MILES Wayﬁnding .................................8-D329 2N TELEKOMUNIKACE ....................................7-V165 2Signage............................................................8-N210 3D STORM / NEWTEK ....................................7-P212 3d-berlin vr solutions GmbH........................8-K170 3M Touch Systems UK Ltd ............................ 8-F300 7thSense Design Ltd ....................................10-R114

A A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd ...... 9-F104 avara Innovation Corp ..................................10-K122 ABLETECH CO., LTD ........................................ 8-F275 Absen GmbH..................................................... 11-F52 ABtUS Singapore Pte Ltd ................................ 4-R18 Aconcept Pro Media BV..................................1-P110 ACTIVE AUDIO................................................... 3-C128 ActiveMe .....................................................8-R312 ACUSTICA ...........................................................7-V210 AD Series Displays Manufacturing..........8-K340 ADA – Audio Design Associates ................... 1-P58 Adam Hall GmbH............................................. 7-F190 Adamson Systems Engineering ..................7-K187 Adder Technology............................................9-D100 Adelto Ltd ..........................................................7-D173 Adeo Screen – Screen Research – Adeo Group ........................................................ 1-N80 Advantech Europe B.V. ...................................8-K190 Adwindow.............................................................3-C82 AED group .........................................................3-A110 AEQ .............................................................7-W195 AF Electronics GmbH Co.KG ...........................5-V90 AGATH SARL ....................................................... 4-U30 AHA INC CO.,LTD ............................................. 8-E360 AHA-Systeme ...................................................8-N265 AIM INC. ....................................................... 7-X218 Aimline ........................................................ 7-F212 Airgoo Signage.................................................8-K271 AJA Video Systems .........................................8-R245 Akasa (Asia) Corp. ...........................................8-D245 ALC NetworX ................................................... 7-W210 Alcons Audio.....................................................6-N148 Alcorn McBride Inc...........................................7-V225 ALFALITE ...........................................................8-N275 Alkor Draka.................................................11-D95 AMC Baltic ........................................................... 2-A50 Amina Technologies Ltd. ................................. 1-P19 Ampetronic ....................................................... 11-C82 Amphion Loudspeakers Ltd. ........................5-U118 Amptec ........................................................ 7-V240 AMX by Harman ......................................... 1-F2, 1-F6 Analog Way .......................................................11-H58 ANDSIGN ..................................................... 8-F353 ANDSIGN ..................................................... 8-F354 Anevia .........................................................11-C65 ANFLEDS .......................................................... 8-M318 Antiference Ltd ......................................... 6-M160 ANTRICA ...............................................................1-E68 Anxin Science and Tech Co., Ltd ..................9-G135 AOPEN Europe ...............................................10-P142 AOTO Electronics Co., Ltd ..............................11-K56 Apantac ............................................................10-S114 Apart Audio - Audioprof NV ..........................1-P115 APEX – Giva AVtech BVBA ........................ 11-F90 AptoVision .......................................................10-S122 Aquavision..........................................................5-V115 Arbor Media ...................................................... 1-E114 ARCH................................................................... 11-C90 Archwave ....................................................7-S186 Arclite Optronics Corp.......................................4-S68 Armagard ......................................................... 8-M182 Armour Home Electronics .............................7-T160 Armybeat Electronic Co., Ltd....................7-C230 ArphoniA............................................................7-H195 Artcoustic Loudspeakers .............................. 7-X185 Arthur Holm / Albiral Display Solutions ................. ................................................................ 9-D122, 2-A42 Artixium ............................................................. 8-F330

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ARTSOUND........................................................5-R100 Asheridge Communications – a Member of Teleste Group .......................... 7-E160 Ashly Audio, Inc................................................ 11-C84 ASK Proxima Co., Ltd......................................5-U130 ASL Intercom B.V. ............................................ 7-E220 ATEÏS Europe BV..............................................7-N190 Aten...................................................................10-R136 Atlas Sound....................................................... 7-C190 Atlona .................................................................7-P180 Attero Tech ........................................................7-P170 AUDAC – Hearing is Believing ........................ 4-U35 Audicom MEA ...................................................1-P110 Audinate .....................................................7-W190 Audio-Technica LTD......................................... 3-C130 AudioControl .....................................................5-R112 Audiopressbox ......................................................1-P3 Audipack ............................................. 1-F40, 8-N333 Audix Microphones ............................................1-E66 Auluxa Automation ....................................12-B75 Auro Technologies ..................................... 7-V185 Aurora Multimedia .............................................4-T18 AUTONOMIC ................................................7-R164 AV EMEA BV ..................................... 5-R128, 5-S126 AV INDUSTRY ...................................................... 2-A65 AV Magazine ...................................................... 1-Q90 AV Stumpﬂ ......................................1-H3, 1-H6, 1-N1 AV-iQ – NewBay Media ...................................7-A160 AV-LEADER CORPORATION....................... 7-X230 AVANZA Corporation .................................8-H322 AVE GmbH...................................................7-A230 AVer Information Europe B.V. .......................9-B129 AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. ....................10-Q114 Avers Screens Sp. z.o.o.................................... 4-U60 AVEX....................................................................3-A137 AVI-SPL ..............................................................9-B119 Avitech International Corporation...............9-G118 Avnet Embedded ............................................. 8-E265 Avolites Media Ltd...........................................8-K300 AVProAlliance.com Inc.................................. 6-M178 Axeos ..................................................................9-A115 AXIUM ................................................................. 5-S126

B B-Tech International Ltd .................................. 4-R60 B&K Braun ......................................................... 7-C195 Baanto International Ltd................................ 8-E330 Bachmann GmbH & Co. KG ............................. 2-A42 Baldwin Boxall ................................................. 11-C69 Bang & Olufsen a/s ...................... 7-W170, 7-W180 Baobaz.........................................................8-D328 Barco .................................... 11-F78, 11-H75, 2-A42 Barix AG ............................................8-M245, 8-M250 Barnﬁnd Technologies UK ............................11-D58 barox Kommunikation GmbH.....................10-R122 Barth Acoustic.................................................. 11-C80 Basalte ...............................................................7-Q185 Basictech Co., Ltd ........................................... 8-F312 Basys GmbH .....................................................8-H200 Bauer Digital...............................................8-D215 Beabloo .............................................................. 8-E310 Beale Street Audio ....................................... 1-P85 Beijing JS Technology Co., Ltd .................9-A100 Beijing KENSENCE Technology Development Co., Ltd ...................................10-K139 BenQ Europe B.V. ............................................... 4-R50 beyerdynamic GmbH Co. KG..........................1-M95 Biamp Systems............................................... 1-M100 Black Box Network Services ......................10-P148 Blackmagic Design ......................................... 7-C170 Blue Jeans Network .......................................9-A129 Bluestream AV ...........................................12-A76 BMB Electronics B.V...................................................... ..........................1-M16, 1-P15, 1-P19, 1-P85, 1-Q20 Boeckeler Instruments .................................. 9-F106 Bosch Security Systems B.V........................... 3-A81 Bose Professional ...........................................7-P190 Boston GmbH..............................................8-H340 Bowers & Wilkins .........................................10-K114 BOX IT Design ...................................................8-R200 Braehler ICS Konferenztechnik AG ............... 3-A75 BRAND TOUCH............................................8-H365 Braunschweiger system elektronik GmbH...........................................................8-K275

BrightSign ........................................... 8-N250, 2-A42 BroadSign International, LLC .......................8-N245 Broaman ..................................................... 7-V240 Brompton Technology ....................................11-K40 Business Source Solutions...................... 6-M158 BXB Electronics Co., Ltd.................................3-A105

C C-Mark Audio....................................................7-Q211 C&T Solution Inc...............................................8-D230 CABASSE ...........................................................5-U116 Cablesson............................................................ 4-U24 Cabletime Limited – IPTV ............................10-P116 Calibre UK Ltd .................................................... 4-U64 Cambridge Consultants ....................................2-E60 Cambridge Sound Management ...............10-R126 Canon Europe Ltd...............................................1-F72 Canton ................................................................5-R100 Casio Europe GmbH...........................................4-S56 CAT - California Audio Technology .................5-S92 CAYIN Technology Co., Ltd. ........................... 8-F235 Caymon ................................................................ 4-U35 CC Technic Taiwan Co., Ltd. ..............................1-E72 CEDIA ......................................................... 1-F7, 1-F21 celexon Germany GmbH Co. KG ....................4-V34 Central China Display Labs ......................8-K320 Certes Industry SIA .........................................8-K390 Ceymsa Audiovisual, S.A. ..............................3-A117 Chainzone Technology (Foshan)Co., Ltd. ... 9-F130 Chengdu Logistics and Trading Investment Co. Ltd ......................................... 1-N5 Chevrier Technologies ...................................1-N103 CHIAYO Electronics Co., Ltd ..........................3-D144 Chief .......................................................................2-C42 Christie ................................................................. 1-H50 Cineak....................................................................5-S92 CinemaTech .........................................................4-S70 Cisco ................................................................... 9-C121 Citygrow ............................................................. 12-E70 Clear-Com ......................................................... 7-S225 ClearOne .............................................. 3-A106, 2-A42 clearvoice-systems GmbH ........................... 7-F191 Cleerline Technology Group ......................... 5-S100

EXHIBITOR LISTING CLF Lighting......................................................7-K182 Click Effects ......................................................9-D160 Clockaudio Limited ......................................... 11-C60 Cloud Electronic Limited ...............................6-H152 CloudCasting Corporation ............................. 8-E362 Coda Audio GmbH ........................................... 7-S220 Colebrook Bosson Saunders .................... 11-F51 Collabora ........................................................... 11-E61 Color-Space (Beijing) Science & Technology Limited ...................................8-H105 Colorlight ....................................................8-E320 COLUM ELECTRONICS IND. CORP ...............3-A111 COMM Products Technologies ....................... 4-R76 COMM-TEC GmbH.............................................. 2-A42 CommandFusion ............................................. 12-C80 Community Professional Loudspeakers.. 7-M190 CONCEPT International GmbH .....................8-N265 Conen mounts ................................................10-R130 Connessioni ...................................................... 7-F216 Contacta Systems Ltd ...............................7-R235 Control4 EMEA ............................................. 10-N114 Coolux GmbH.................................................... 1-F120 Cordial GmbH, Sound & Audio Equipment ........................................................ 7-F220 CORE Brands ...................................................... 1-N70 Corepixx Srl ............................................... 6-M154 Coretronic Corporation .............................8-H187 Cornered Audio ..........................................7-Q170 Corning Incorporated ..................................... 8-E173 Cotina Co., Ltd................................................... 11-C81 Covid ......................................................................4-V68 Craneworks Oy Ltd ....................................8-E318 Creator Corporation ........................................8-N330 Crestron .................................... 2-C24, 2-E24, 2-E36 Crystal Display Systems Limited ............... 8-M252 CTOUCH Europe B.V. ....................................... 1-F100 Cuanbo ..................................................................2-E70 CUE, a.s. .............................................................1-N110 Current Audio ..................................................... 1-P18 Custom Home Europe ...................................... 1-P58 CYP UK LTD ......................................................... 4-U65

D D-BOX Technologies, Inc. ................................. 1-P58 D-Tools, Inc. ........................................................ 1-P58 D.A.S. Audio, S.A. ............................................ 7-M178 d&b audiotechnik GmbH................................ 7-C175 D3C ......................................................................7-P175 Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. .........................2-C42 dakanimo GmbH ........................................12-C92 Daktronics ........................................ 8-N181, 8-N184 Dali A/S ..............................................................11-N53 Dan Dugan Sound Design ............................. 7-C174 Data Display Group ...................................... 10-N129 Datapath LTD .................................................... 11-E57 Datasat Digital Entertainment ......................7-V180 Dataton............................................................... 11-F80 DATEQ..................................................................7-T178 Deepsky.......................................................8-D265 Delta Electronics EMEA ................................. 9-F111 DELTACAST. TV ...........................................8-E210 DEMCO CSI ........................................................ 8-E185 Denon Professional ........................................ 9-F146 Densitron ....................................................8-N335 DEXON Systems Ltd. ...................................... 3-C120 DiGiCo UK Limited ...........................................7-K175 Digital Projection Ltd. ........................................1-F60 dimedis GmbH ................................................. 8-F245 DirectOut Technologies ............................. 7-V245 DISPLAX Multitouch Technologies ..............8-H252 Display Development, Inc................................ 1-P58 Display LED Screens Ltd. ..............................11-K40 DISPLAY MEDIA................................................ 8-E187 DNH Loudspeakers.......................................10-R146 dnp denmark as ...................................1-Q14, 2-A42 Dolby Laboratories .................................... 7-X170 domeprojection.com...................................... 11-M40 Domonetio .........................................................12-B71 DPA Microphones .............................................7-V240 Draper Inc............................................................1-M70 DSplay by Cyberstream ................................. 8-E270 DVDO..................................................................... 1-P58 DVIGEAR, Inc. .......................................................1-F44 DYNACORD .......................................................... 3-A81

DynaScan Technology Inc..............................11-P64 Dysten Ltd. ..................................................8-E345

E Earthquake Sound Corporation ................... 5-S104 easescreen........................................................ 8-F180 easyLED by DynamicDigital......................8-H115 ECEN ELECTRONIC CO., LTD..........................3-A109 ECLER Laboratorio de Electroacustica S.A. .......... ..............................................................................7-H180 EDBAK ................................................................1-N120 Education Technology ....................................8-R335 Eelectron SpA............................................. 12-F82 EIKEO .................................................................. 8-F320 EIKI Industrial Co., Ltd. ......................................1-F42 Eilon Engineering / Ron StageMaster ... 6-M152 EISSOUND ...................................................7-R160 EKINEX ........................................................12-B88 eKiosk GmbH ....................................................8-K274 EKTA.................................................................... 11-E52 ELAC Electroacustic GmbH...........................11-D36 ELAN Home Systems ....................................... 1-N70 Elation Professional B.V................................. 11-F50 Electro-Voice....................................................... 3-A81 Electrosonic ........................................................ 4-U25 Element One Multimedia GmbH .................. 9-F129 Elivision.......................................................8-R240 ELKO EP ............................................................... 1-Q10 ELMO EUROPE SAS .......................................... 4-R75 Elo Touch Solutions ........................................8-K227 Elsner Elektronik GmbH ................................ 12-C92 EMT Controls .................................................... 12-C92 Encoded Media UK Limited...........................11-D60 Ensemble Designs, Inc...................................9-G132 Epiphan Systems ............................................9-D111 Epson Europe B.V. ............................................. 1-H75 Equipson SA..................................................... 7-M176 Equitel S.A. ........................................................8-H373 Essential Install, CE Pro Europe & Commercial Integrator Europe ...................................... 8-L390 ETC ...................................................................... 7-C220 Euromet srl ...................................... 11-P72, 11-P78 EuroNetwork Ltd........................................ 7-T217 Euroscreen Srl .................................................5-R110 Evertz UK ........................................................ 10-N146 EVN....................................................................10-P155 EVS...............................................................8-H110 Expromo Europe............................. 8-E171, 8-E180 Exterity Ltd........................................................ 11-E60 eyefactive GmbH .............................................8-K290 Eyestones LTD .....................................................2-E71 eyevis GmbH........................................................2-C66

F F&F Filipowski............................................12-B68 FACE ................................................................... 7-C220 Famasete............................................................. 1-Q72 Fasttel.................................................................7-P160 FBT Elettronica spa........................ 7-M210, 7-N225 FENIX ..................................................................7-H235 Fibar Group.................................................12-E74 Fida .................................................................... 8-E240 Fischer & Kerrn A/S .......................................8-R200 FlatFrog Laboratories AB..............................8-H355 Floria ..................................................................8-H330 Fohhn Audio AG ...............................................7-H179 Fonestar ...................................................... 7-X200 Fonix Display .................................................... 11-E90 Foreground LED Europe ................................ 8-F270 Foresight Sports Europe ................................7-T220 Fortress Inc. ........................................................ 1-P58 Fortune Sun Electronic Fuzhou Co., Ltd ............. ......................................................................8-K330 Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co. Ltd............ ..............................................................................8-H273 Fougerolle .........................................................3-B140 Four Winds Interactive ...................................8-N185 FRANK AUDIO CO., LIMITED ...................... 7-T235 FSC Global Ltd - Electric Cable Suppliers Worldwide .........................................5-V92 FULL RI-AN CO., LTD ................................. 8-M342 FURMAN .............................................................. 1-N70 Future Automation .......................... 10-K136, 2-A42 Future Ready Solutions ................................... 1-P58 FUTUREROBOT Co., Ltd .............................8-D350

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EXHIBITOR LISTING G Garvan Acoustic................................................7-V170 GDS / Hantarex – Global Display Solutions Spa ...................................................11-H47 Geemarc Telecom ......................................8-H100 Gefen LLC .............................................. 1-M45, 2-A42 Genee World ......................................................7-T190 Genelec Oy ........................................................ 3-C111 Gerriets GmbH ....................................................3-C87 Giada...................................................................8-N263 Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG ..................7-N176 Global Cache Inc............................ 12-B86, 2-A42 GLUX ................................................................... 11-F38 Goget AB .....................................................8-E338 GOLDKABEL GmbH .........................................1-Q110 GONSIN Conference Equipment Co.,Ltd ....3-A139 Grassﬁsh Marketing Technologies GmbH .. 2-A42 GREAT Britain Pavilion ...................................11-D62 Great Hon. Enterprise Co., Ltd.................. 7-X215 Green Hippo ......................................................8-K305 Green-Go.....................................................7-C235 GSD CO., LTD ...............................................8-D330 Guangzhou ITC Electronic Technology Limited ................................... 7-V245 Guangzhou Shirui Electronics Co., Ltd ..... 8-M190 Guntermann & Drunck GmbH ......................8-N280 GWS Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.........8-H251

H HAGOR Products GmbH................................. 11-F58 Haitian Electronic Technology Co., Ltd .... 7-X220 Haivision ........................................................... 6-M174 Hall Research ...................................................3-A130 Hangzhou Gaoke Industry & Trade Co. Ltd ..4-V22 Hangzhou ISmart Video Tech Co., LTD ......9-D158 Hangzhou Multi-Color Optoelectronics Co., Ltd ...............................................................8-R195 HangZhou Xianrui Digital Technology Co.,Ltd..........................................................8-K315 Hank Electronics Ltd ................................7-W160 Hanshin International Ltd .............................8-N200 HB-Laserkomponenten GmbH ....................8-K225 HD Connectivity Ltd.........................................5-R114 HDanywhere ...............................................5-R114 HDBaseT Alliance............................................ 7-E190 HDL ..................................................................... 12-C85 HELVAR (International) .............................12-B84 Helvar (Netherlands and Belgium)..........12-B84 Hibino Corporation..................................... 8-F250 Highlands Technologies Solutions............10-P136 Hitachi Europe Ltd .............................................4-S34 HJ-Notebook & Tablet Charging Carts System ........................................ 1-E78, 1-E80 HK Audio .............................................................7-V220 Holdan Limited .......................................... 6-M164 Holocube............................................ 11-C42, 11-C38 Home Cinema Modules / Beamax Screens / Trisss Trading BV............................................. 5-S121 HPRC CASES ..............................................7-W200 HTE – Home Theatre Environment .............7-Q180 Huawei Technologies Nederland B.V..........9-B150 Huizhou DESAY Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd................................................................. 11-C63 Humantechnik GmbH..................................... 7-F214 HUMElab ............................................................8-H280

I i-Chips USA .....................................................10-P151 i3 | interactive integrated inspiring .......... 11-C62 IAdea Corporation......................................8-H325 IBASE Technology Inc. ....................................8-K210 iBoardTouch Limited ...............................10-P144 ic audio GmbH ..................................................7-Q210 ICAN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD7-T174 ICE Cable Systems .............................................2-E40 IDK Corporation................................................ 9-C111 Iemke Roos Audio B.V..................................... 3-C128 IHSE GmbH .....................................................10-R120 iiyama International......................................10-K146 ILS – Intelligent Lectern Systems bv1-E78, 1-E80 IMECON ENGINEERING .................................. 8-E225 In akustik GmbH Co& KG ...............................5-U110 InAVate ................................................................. 1-Q35 Inﬁnitus ............................................................. 8-M200 INFITEC GmbH.................................................... 4-U23 InfoComm International............11-N100, 12-N100

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For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015 InFocus Corporation ....................................... 9-C140 INGRAM MICRO ..............................................10-K150 INNES .................................................................8-H220 Inputech Signage GmbH ........................... 8-F360 Installation ........................................................ 7-X195 INSTALLOG..................................................5-U108 Installog Limited..............................................5-U108 Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers Ltd .................................................. 7-W245 INTEGRA PDU .............................................11-D63 Intel Corporation ........................................8-K182 Inter-M................................................................7-D177 Interactive Voting System bv .......................... 2-A55 Interspace Industries ..................................... 9-F106 Intopix...............................................................10-K121 intraHouse ..................................................12-B70 InventDesign.....................................................11-D93 iRidium mobile ................................................. 12-C86 iRoom GmbH intelligente Technik................. 5-U72 ISE Commercial Solutions Theatre............ 8-M370 ISE Residential Solutions Theatre .............. 7-Z160 ISE Uniﬁed Communications Theatre .. 9-A140 ISEMcon GmbH........................................... 7-V215 iSimplex .............................................................12-B94

J James Loudspeaker LLC............................... 7-X180 Java Technologies Co., Ltd. ...........................7-V212 JAVS ............................................................8-K335 Jetway Information Co., Ltd. ........................8-H196 Jiangsu Baihong Audio Video Technology Co., Ltd ...................................8-E315 Jiangsu CnLamp Optoelectronics Technology Co. ................................................... 4-U62 JM Supplies ................................................8-R300 Jocavi...................................................................7-T210 JoeCo Ltd ...........................................................7-K190 Jones designs .............................................. 1-P58 JTS Professional Co., Ltd.............................. 7-W220 Jung, Albrecht GmbH & Co.KG ..................... 12-E86 Jupiter Systems................................................. 2-A52 Just Add Power.................................. 5-R114, 2-A42 Just Lamps Ltd ................................................1-H100

K K-array ...............................................................7-P235 KAUBER .............................................................7-N187 KEF / GP Acoustics GmbH ............................ 11-C66 Kelly International Corp. ...........................8-N318 Kenzan.........................................................8-E370 Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH ............. 1-Q75 Key Digital ......................................................... 5-S123 Kindermann GmbH ...........................................1-M80 Kindwin Opto Electronic Co., Ltd ................. 11-C52 Kinglight......................................................8-H240 Kiosk Solutions ..........................................8-E361 KIRRON light components GmbH & Co KG 3-A121 Kiss Box bv ........................................................3-D140 Kling Freitag GmbH ...................................... 7-W215 KLOTZ Audio Interface Systems A.I.S. GmbH ........ ............................................................................. 7-M240 KNX ..................................................................... 12-C92 Konka E-display Co., Ltd ................................11-P58 Kramer Electronics Ltd.....................................1-F20 Krika ............................................................12-B72 Kunshan Hongjie Electronics Co.,Ltd ......8-K280 KXWELL Solutions PTE LTD..................... 6-M162

L Lab.gruppen ....................................................... 5-R92 LANG AG .............................................................. 1-N53 Laserworld AG .................................................8-K225 Lawo AG............................................................ 7-W210 LDA Audio Tech ............................................... 7-M220 Lectrosonics .....................................................7-D175 LED Screens Direct ....................................8-N240 Ledcon Systems GmbH .............................8-H357 LedGo BV ...........................................................8-K240 Ledman Optoelectronic Co., Ltd ...............10-S124 Legamaster International BV .....................10-P130 Lenbrook ...........................................................11-N53 Leon Speakers, Inc ........................................... 1-P58 Leviton Security & Automation ...................... 1-Q20 LEX SYSTEM ..................................................... 8-E215 LG Electronics ..................................................11-K75 Lifecycle Solution Finance Ltd .................8-H130 Lifedomus .........................................................12-A89

Lifesize, a division of Logitech .................... 9-C131 Lightking ............................................................11-P65 Lightware Visual Engineering......................3-A124 LINDY ...................................................................7-T200 Linkx Electronics Co., Ltd ......................... 7-V242 Linsn Technology.............................................11-N40 Linso ...................................................................8-H300 LionDATA Europe .............................................8-D290 Listen Technologies ...........................................3-C89 Lite Puter ....................................................8-H135 Lithoss................................................................7-Q165 Lotusline France..............................................7-H195 Loxit Ltd .............................................................9-G120 Lumens Digital Optics Inc. ................ 1-H95, 2-A42 Lumi ....................................................................7-P210 LUMI LEGEND CORPORATION .........................1-F69 Luminex NV....................................................... 7-C220 Lutron EA Ltd ..................................................... 4-R56 Luxibel......................................................... 7-X225 LUXUL................................................................. 5-S126

M MACROBLOCK, INC. ....................................8-H350 Marani .........................................................7-H195 Marshall Electronics....................................... 11-F53 Martin Audio .....................................................7-K175 Mass Fidelity.................................................. 10-N131 Matrox Electronic Systems GmbH .............. 11-F68 MBL Akustikgeraete GmbH & Co. KG ......... 7-S182 Media Facade..............................................8-N182 Media Vision......................................................3-A118 MEDIALON ........................................................... 2-A42 medianet................................................ 1-E78, 1-E80 Mediascreen Bildkommunikation GmbH ..11-P66 MediaSprint Joachim Gulba GmbH & Co.KG4-V35 Merging Technologies SA.............................. 7-C160 Metra Home Theater Group..........................7-R165 Meyer Sound.......................................................1-M90 Microsoft .....................................................8-K355 Middle Atlantic Products ..................... 1-M2, 2-A42 MIPRO ................................................................. 7-C205 Mitsubishi Electric Europe ... 2-A24, 2-A25, 2-A36 MMT GmbH & Co. KG ......................................8-H310 Mode Lighting................................................... 5-S118 Mode-AL Limited ............................................... 1-Q65 ModernSolid Industrial Co., Ltd. ..................9-D120 Mondiale Publishing Ltd ................................ 7-S230 Monitor Audio Ltd. ...........................................5-R117 Morel ...............................................................2015 Morpheus ................................................... 6-M172 MOX Home & Building Intelligence .............12-B93 MSTR Brand ................................................8-H150 MTE Inc. .......................................................8-H120 MTX ..................................................................... 7-S178 Multi-Caisses Inc .............................................3-A107 Multibrackets Europe AB............................... 11-F58 MultiTouch Ltd.................................. 9-F137, 9-G140 Multivision Screens ...........................................3-C82 Murraypro ...................................................11-D64 Musaic ................................................................5-R128 Music & Lights Srl ........................................... 7-S215 MuxLab...............................................................1-N130 MyProjectorLamps ............................................4-V60

N NAC Sound .................................................. 7-X170 Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd..........4-V54 Nanolumens ......................................... 11-M38 Nautilus S.A. ..................................................... 8-E364 Navitar................................................................ 11-C58 Navori International SA ................................ 8-M210 NEAR ..................................................... 6-M170 NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH .......... 4-R24 Neets A/S .......................................................... 3-C119 Nestor Company....................................8-H125 Net Display Systems BV ................................ 8-F240 Netaudio Streaming – C21 Systems .... 8-D345 Neutrik AG .........................................................6-N152 NewHank Quality AV products .....................7-N215 Newline Interactive, Inc ...................... 8-M330 Newstar Products Europe............................... 5-U86 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd..................... 8-E250 Nexio Co., Ltd ....................................................8-D220 Nexo S.A............................................................. 3-C128 Nexus21 Concealment Systems ............ 1-P58 Nicolaudie ...................................................7-P230

Niles Audio Corporation................................... 1-N70 NINGBO PLUS AND POPSCREENS ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD .........................8-H352 Niveo Professional ...........................................5-V100 nomos system AG ................................. 12-A86 NovaStar ........................................... 11-H31, 11-C68 Novus Dahle GmbH & Co. KG........................7-D160 NSG Group ............................................. 8-D352 NTi Audio AG ..................................................... 1-E117 NuVo Technologies.............................................. 1-M2

O Oblong Industries ................................. 9-B102 OEMKIOSKS | PARTTEAM GROUP ............... 8-E245 Ohm UK ..............................................................7-D230 Okayo Electronics Co. Ltd.............................. 3-C140 Omnitapps - the Multi-Touch Suite ............. 8-F230 One Display Solution ............................ 8-R360 One Systems, Inc ............................................7-D176 ONELAN Limited .............................................. 8-F208 ONUMEN ............................................................ 8-F248 Ophit Co. Ltd....................................................10-K125 Opticis Co. Ltd..................................................... 4-U20 Opticomm-EMCORE......................................10-K123 Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. ........................8-N230 OPTIMUS ............................................... 6-M156 OPTO TECH CORPORATION ...........................8-H195 Optocore GmbH ...............................................7-K175 Optoma Europe ...................................................1-F70 Optowell Co., Ltd ..................................... 2-E64 Oray / Erard Pro .................................................3-C82 Origin Acoustics .................................... 5-S123 Out Board TiMax .............................................. 7-C220 OutClass.............................................................5-R120 Outform .............................................................8-H265 Outline .................................................. 7-W205

P P5 ........................................................................ 12-C83 Packet Ship ....................................................... 11-E59 Pakedge Device & Software .........................5-U106 Pan Acoustics GmbH ...................................... 7-X210 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH ............ 1-P20 Panasonic System LSI ...................................8-N242 Parasound Products inc ................................5-R128 PASO SpA ......................................... 7-M210, 7-N225 PASS-Medientechnik......................................7-H230 PCP Solutions ...................................................8-R235 Peavey Commercial Audio ................ 2-A60, 2-A70 Peerless AV Europe ........................................11-H70 Penn Elcom ............................................................1-P5 PeTa Bearbeitungstechnik GmbH ................. 2-A30 Pexip AS.............................................................9-A106 Philips Signage Solutions .......................... 10-N132 Phoenix Audio Technologies.........................9-A128 Pico Genie (LED Projectors & Digital Signage) ..................................... 11-E58 Picturall Ltd ...................................................... 9-C111 Planar Systems, Inc. ......................................... 3-A80 PNY......................................................... 8-E280 POLAR audio......................................... 6-M150 Polycom .............................................................9-A135 PowerCreator ...................................................9-B135 Powersoft S.p.A. ..............................................7-K175 Prase Engineering SpA..................................1-P120 PreSonus Audio Electronics................. 8-R355 PresTop Products ............................................8-D250 Primare AB .......................................................11-D36 Prismaﬂex International ...............................8-D185 Pro Audio Stash Ltd ........................................ 5-S120 Pro Control .......................................................... 5-R78 Pro Display ......................................................10-S125 Procab .................................................................. 4-U35 Procella Audio .................................................... 5-U92 ProDVX Europe BV ........................................10-K153 PROEL SpA........................................................ 7-C210 Proﬁcient ............................................................. 1-N70 Projecta ................................................................2-C42 Prysm Inc........................................................... 11-E64 PTN Electronics Limited ................................3-A115 PureDomotica......................... 8-H155, 12-A92 PureLink GmbH ................................................. 1-Q60

Q Q-Better Lda .................................................... 8-M180 QMotion Shades UK .........................................7-V190

EXHIBITOR LISTING QNAP SYSTEM INC. ............................... 12-A80 QNAP Systems, Inc .........................................8-D218 Qomo HiteVision ..............................................11-H45 QSC Audio Products LLC ...............................7-H200 QSTECH (Xian Qingsong Technology Co.,Ltd.) .......................................11-K50 Quantum Data........................................8-H140 Quarta.................................................................3-A137 Quested ..............................................................7-Q160

R Radial, Primacoustic, Knoll .......................... 7-C220 Rako Controls ..................................................... 1-P90 RAM Audio ............................................. 7-K235 RANE Corporation ........................................... 7-F192 RASIKE ................................................... 7-X185 Rational Acoustics ................................ 7-V215 rAVe Europe ...................................................... 8-E365 RCF S.P.A. ..........................................................7-H185 RCS Audio Systems GmbH ................... 7-F210 RDL Europe B.V. ...............................................7-K185 Realﬁction .........................................................8-K250 Redleaf Audio & Visual Equipment Co. Ltd .3-C115 reﬂecta gmbh ...................................................8-K310 Reliable Photonics (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd 5-S124 Renkus-Heinz ...................................................7-K175 Rent-All.................................................. 7-K182 ReQuest Audio Switzerland AG ..................7-R170 Retop LED Display Co., Ltd............................11-K36 Revolabs ............................................................9-D141 Revolution Acoustics .......................................7-T176 Revox GmbH .....................................................7-N176 Rextron Technology Inc................................10-P155 RGB Spectrum ................................................. 3-C118 RGBlink .............................................................. 11-F36 Ricoh Europe Ltd. .................................. 9-B110 RIEDEL .............................................................10-K118 RJS Electronics Limited ................................ 11-E62 Rocketsign.........................................................8-H318 ROE Visual Co.,Ltd .......................................... 11-F40 Roland Systems Group ................. 7-Q212, 7-Q215 Rosendahl Conceptkiosk ............................... 8-E275 RSF Europe ..........................................................4-V18 RSL and Partners BV..................................... 7-M250 RTI ......................................................................... 5-R78 RTS........................................................................ 3-A81 Russound............................................................. 1-P80 RUTENBECK...................................................... 12-E86 Rythmes & Sons .............................................. 7-E230

S S-Impuls Handels GmbH ..............................1-Q110 S. Siedle & Soehne Telefon- und Telegrafenwerke OHG ............................................. 12-E80 Sahara Presentation Systems Plc ................ 4-U27 Salamander Designs Ltd................................. 1-Q70 SALZBRENNER STAGETEC VERTRIEB PROF. AUDIOTECHNIK ................................................7-N210 SAMIL CDS ............................................. 8-D205 Samsung Display - Meetingroom G103 ...... 1-H20 Samsung Electronics ....................................... 1-H20 Sat & Sound ....................................................10-R110 SAUBAG ............................................................. 8-E318 Savant Systems Europe ................................12-B80 Saville Audio Visual ........................................9-A132 Scala Connected Signage ............................. 8-F195 Schnick-Schnack-Systems GmbH .............. 11-C55 SCP...................................................................... 5-S110 Screen Excellence...........................................6-H148 Screen Innovations ........................................... 1-P58 SCREEN-LED ................................................... 8-M240 ScreenLine ....................................................... 1-M122 SEADA Technology Ltd..................................... 2-A53 SECARTYS ......................................................... 7-X240 SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED ......7-Q190 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG ......... 2-A45 SERI STYLU............................................ 8-R305 Shanghai Goodview Electronic Co., Ltd 8-N215 Shanghai Mviewtech Co., Ltd ......................8-R320 Shanghai Pallas Electric Co., Ltd .............10-K135 Shanghai Sansi Technology Co.Ltd...... 8-E213 Sharp Electronics Europe ............................. 11-E76 Shenzhen Auroled Tech. CO., LTD ........8-H343 Shenzhen BesdLED Co., LTD ........................8-N227 Shenzhen CAS VU Technologies Co.,Ltd 10-N151

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For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015 Shenzhen Chip Optech Co., Ltd ...................11-D30 Shenzhen CLT Led Technology Co., Ltd. ... 11-C34 Shenzhen CreateLED Electronics Co. Ltd. 11-H20 Shenzhen DianMingTech. Co., Ltd .............. 8-E200 Shenzhen Dicolor Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd. 11-M36 Shenzhen Eastar Electronic Co. Ltd ........... 11-C36 Shenzhen GCL Electronics Co., Ltd ............8-H275 Shenzhen Glare-LED Optoelectronic Co., Ltd .................................................. 8-F355 Shenzhen Gloshine Technology Co., Ltd ...11-P60 Shenzhen HTS Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd ........................................11-P73 Shenzhen Huahai Chengxin Ltd. ................. 11-C51 Shenzhen iBoard Technology Co., Ltd. ...... 11-C85 Shenzhen Inﬁled Electronics Co., Ltd. ....... 11-C44 Shenzhen LAMP Technology Company Ltd .11-H36 Shenzhen Leyard Opto-Electronic Co., Ltd ..11-P66 Shenzhen Liantronics Co., Ltd. ...................11-D44 Shenzhen Lightlink Display Technology Co., Ltd 11-N50 Shenzhen Linko Electric Co.,Ltd ..........11-N50 Shenzhen Magnimage Technology Co., Ltd 11-P45 Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co., Ltd .. 11-F55 Shenzhen Newstar Optoelectronics Co. Ltd11-E36 Shenzhen Q-Color Technology Co., Ltd .....11-P40 Shenzhen Sage Opto Co.,Ltd .......................11-N33 SHENZHEN SAMS AV TECH CO., LTD ....... 1-N3 Shenzhen SBC Photoelectricity Co., Ltd ... 11-F70 Shenzhen Skyview Photoelectric Co., Ltd 11-E32 Shenzhen Sunhope Photoelectricity Co., Ltd ......................8-H345 Shenzhen Sunrise Opto-Electronic Technology Co., Ltd .............................. 8-R310 Shenzhen Timelink Technology Co., Ltd ...8-R185 Shenzhen Uniview Led Co., Ltd . 11-C30, 8-H240 SHENZHEN VTEAM CO.,LTD .........................11-P71 Shenzhen Yitelang Technology Co., Ltd. ... 8-E190 Shure Europe GmbH..........................................3-C90 Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH (Shuttle Inc.)...................................................... 8-F220 SIEC..................................................................... 7-F216 Sightcorp ........................................................... 8-E201 Signagelive ....................................................... 8-L170 SiliconCore Technology................................10-K110 SIM2 MULTIMEDIA.........................................10-K114 Simon, S.A. ........................................... 12-C92 SkyMax Display Technologies Co., Ltd. 8-N317 Smart Cabling & Transmission Corp.............4-V50 SMART Technologies ......................................12-A95 smart things .......................................... 12-A83 Smart-e Ltd.....................................................10-K120 SmartMetals Mounting Solutions B.V. ....... 9-F115 Smartsign .................................................. 1-H2 Smit Visual Supplies BV .......................8-H315 SMS / Evoko........................................................ 2-A42 Snowhite Display Technology Co. ............... 5-S127 SOLEDGE ............................................................5-V100 Solid State Logic..............................................7-N222 SolidPro Technology Corp. ...................8-N338 SOLTEC...............................................................9-A112 Sommer Cable GmbH ....................................7-D172 Sonance ............................................................... 1-N75 Sonic Foundry, Inc. ............................ 3-A134, 2-A42 Sonodyne Technologies Pvt Ltd ..................1-N105 Sonos Europe B.V. ...........................................DL-210 Sony ...................................................................1-H120 Sound Control Technologies.........................9-D115 Soundtube ......................................................... 11-C84 Space 3D SA ...................................................10-K142 SPARKLE GLOBAL CO., LTD...........................8-D320 SpeakerCraft ..................................................... 1-N70 Specktron ............................................................ 4-U19 SpinetiX ..............................................................8-K205 spo-comm GmbH ................................. 8-M326 Sports Video Group ............................................. E102 Squadrat GmbH ...............................................11-N35 SRS Light Design s.r.o. ......................... 7-F215 Stardraw.com Ltd ................................. 7-X190 Starleaf ..............................................................9-A121 Stay Online ........................................... 8-M340 Stealth Acoustics and AudioControl...........5-R112 Steinway Lyngdorf ........................................10-P111 Stewart Audio...................................................7-P170

Stewart Filmscreen Europe ............................1-F50 Stinova Ltd ........................................................8-N265 Strategic ................................................8-N340 Stream-Plus .......................................... 8-D335 Streamit BV....................................................... 8-F170 Structured Cable Products, Inc. .................. 5-S110 Sunﬁre.................................................................. 1-N70 SunVote Voting CO., LTD. .......................... 1-N4 SurgeX.................................................................7-T180 SVI ....................................................................... 7-X160 SVSi..................................................................... 7-F218 SWIT Electronics Co., Ltd ..................... 7-A240 SY........................................................................... 4-U32 Symetrix, Inc. ................................................... 3-C128 Synergy SKY .......................................... 9-A111 syscomtec Distribution AG ........................... 8-F180 SZ REACH TECH CO LTD ..................... 1-E56, 1-E58

T TAG / HORTUS AUDIO.....................................7-D178 TAIDEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.......................3-A118 Taiwan CE-LINK Technology Limited ...8-H145 Tannoy Ltd. .......................................................... 5-R92 Tasker .................................................................6-H132 Tau Audio Solutions ...................................................... ..11-C69, 11-C80, 11-C81, 11-C82, 11-C84, 1-E66 TC Group .............................................................. 5-R92 TCI GmbH........................................................... 12-C92 TDI Group..............................................................5-V96 TDMaverick ..........................................................5-S82 Team SoftEx Inc.....................................8-N186 TeamMate .............................................................4-V72 Tecco .................................................................10-K145 Tech-It PSF S.A...................................... 8-K272 Techﬂex, Inc. .....................................................1-N132 Techﬂow Europe BV....................................... 8-M230 Technomad........................................................ 1-E116 TecnoVISION Srl...............................................8-H180 TECO....................................................... 12-F76 Telelogos........................................................... 8-M225 Televic Conference ............................ 3-C125, 2-A42 Tempest Lighting, Inc ...................................... 4-U63 Tendzone Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd ..7-H190 Tense Top Design Switches BVBA ........ 12-C92 The Music Marketeers ...................................8-D305 The Screen Works .......................................... 8-M338 Thinklogical.......................................................11-D46 Thinknx .................................................. 12-C92 Thomas Regout International B.V............... 11-M50 Tiny Green PC ........................................ 8-F315 TIO .......................................................... 12-B82 Tiun Yuan Technology Co., Ltd.............. 8-F350 TM Audio / Pixelsource.................................7-K175 TMB ..................................................................... 11-C67 TOA Electronics Europe GmbH ....................3-A120 Tonar international b.v. and Allitone b.v.b.a. ....................................................4-V57 tonwelt GmbH ..................................................8-N180 TOP-TEC .......................................................... 10-N150 TORUS POWER .................................................5-R128 Toshiba Europe ...................................................4-S60 trackingThis .......................................... 11-D61 Triad Speakers Inc .......................................... 5-S102 Tricolor Technology Co., Ltd............ 2-A53, 3-C112 Trinnov Audio ...................................................1-N100 Tripleplay Services Ltd ..................................11-D68 TRIUMPH BOARD a.s. ............................ 9-B140 TrueConf ............................................................9-A102 Truen ...................................................... 8-E300 TSD Electronics Technology Co., Ltd .......... 8-F370 TSL Products ....................................................11-D66 TTL Network GmbH ........................................ 7-C165 Tul Corporation ................................................8-R232 Tutondo by ATEC Srl ...................... 1-E108, 1-E112 tvONE .................................................... 1-M45, 2-A42

U u::Lux GmbH .......................................... 12-B91 U.S. Commercial Service .............................. 6-M180 Uniclass Technology Co., LTD ......................8-R190 UNICOL ................................................................. 4-U22 UNIelectronic ................................................... 7-M235 Unilumin Group Co., Ltd. ................11-F40, 11-N57 Unique Automation ........................................ 5-S105 Unitech Systems EE .......................................12-B92

Universal Remote Control Inc. - Amber Int.1-M16 Univox..................................................................7-T215

V Vaddio....................................................................3-C88 ValueHD Corporation ......................................9-A104 Vantage Emea NV................................................ 1-M2 VBrick Systems Inc. ........................................ 9-C143 Ventuz Technology AG ........................10-R140 Vestel ..................................................................9-D129 ViaDirect ........................................................... 8-M200 VICOM ...............................................................10-P122 Vicoustic ............................................................ 3-C128 VIDELCO Europe Ltd. ...................................... 9-C111 Videonor ................................................ 9-A118 Videotree ........................................................... 7-S180 VIDERO ...............................................................8-N320 Videxio ................................................... 9-B100 Vidyo, Inc.............................................................. 2-A42 ViewSonic Europe Limited ..... 10-R112, 10-R116 Vioso GmbH ...........................................................1-N1 Vision AD S.ar.l. ................................................8-H184 Vision24 GmbH - Robolift Manufacturer ...3-A127 VisionsConnected ................................. 9-A131 VisioSign A/S....................................................8-H190 VISIVO GmbH & Co. KG ...................................1-Q115 VISS LIGHTING (SHENZHEN) Co., LTD ........ 11-E34 Visual Productions BV..................................10-S118 Visualplanet ......................................................8-D300 VITREA................................................................12-B78 Vitrum .................................................... 12-C75 Viveroo GmbH ....................................... 12-A84 Vivitek Corporation ........................................... 4-R65 VIZ-ART AUTOMATION .......................... 1-P112 VOCO ...................................................................5-R100 VODALYS Labs .......................................8-N315 Vogel´s Products BV.........................................1-M27 Voice Technologies Switzerland ..................9-A130 Volfoni................................................................. 11-C64 VOOME NETWORKS ........................................8-N225 VTRON Technologies Ltd. ..............................11-H65 VUTEC CORPORATION ....................................1-P110 VuWall Technology, Inc ........................8-H330

W Waterfall Audio ................................................5-U100 Waves System / id-al ..................................... 8-E305 Wealleys Technology Co., Ltd. ......................5-U112 Wey Technology Ltd ............................. 8-M355 Williams Sound ................................................3-A122 Wireworld Cable Technology........................5-R128 WISA Association ............................................ 7-S170 Wisdom Audio ..................................................7-Q180 WizePanel.com.................................................8-R205 Wolfvision GmbH ...............................................1-M20 Worldwide Cable Opto. Corp ................8-H198 WTECH ................................................... 12-F85 Wuxi Changsheng Special Lighting Electrical Apparatus Factory ............... 8-F345 WUXI LEXIN CO., LTD. ........................................2-E52 Wyrestorm Technologies Europe Ltd.........5-U120

X Xantech ................................................................ 1-N70 Xiamen Prima Technology Inc.............. 8-R328 Xilica ...................................................................7-N215 Xilinx INL. ............................................. 8-M336 XPAND 3D ........................................................10-P115

Y Yamaha Music Europe GmbH......................... 2-A40 YDEA Tech (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd ...........8-H272 Yealink ................................................... 9-A122 YES TECH...........................................................8-H215 YESCO Electronics........................................... 8-F310 Yoga Electronics Co., Ltd. .................... 7-X205 YSLV ....................................................... 7-S190 Yuan High-Tech Development Co., Ltd .......8-H230

Z Z-Wave Alliance .................................... 12-A74 ZeeVee ............................................................. 10-N149 Zhuhai Lenscen Electric Co., Ltd ...................1-E62 Zigen ....................................................................7-T170 ZonarSound ......................................................7-P220 ZTE Corporation...............................................9-B121 ZVOX Audio.........................................................5-V118 Zytronic ..............................................................8-H253

RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICE

For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015

Rest easy ISE’s official hotel agent answers some frequently asked questions

WHO IS RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICE? Amsterdam RAI Hotel & Travel Service (RHTS) is the leading hotel agent in the Netherlands. We are an in-house service at the Amsterdam RAI, and have been the official hotel agent for ISE for over six years now. Annually, we book up to 150,000 overnight stays for a wide variety of events.

WHY SHOULD I USE RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICE? The dedicated team has over 30 years of extensive knowledge of the hotels in and around the Dutch capital. For ISE we offer a wide variety of 2- to 5-star hotels, near the Amsterdam

RAI, in the city centre and in the vicinity of Schiphol airport. Please note that we are the only official accommodation partner of ISE 2015: please be wary of using nonapproved or unauthorised services.

WHAT SAVINGS CAN I EXPECT? As RHTS has an excellent co-operation with over 100 hotels in and around Amsterdam, we are able to offer the best available rates against ﬂexible conditions. Our state-of-the-art reservation system is available 24/7 and has everything you need to handle your reservations and process your rooming lists without any hassle. If you have a complicated request,

our professional staff is available to assist you. We save you time, money and a lot of hassle.

For more information, or to book your rooms, please contact RAI Hotel & Travel Service:

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU ARRANGE FOR ME? The Special Events department specialises in quality, tailor-made programmes for groups starting from 20 persons – whether you are looking for that special location for your reception, lunch, dinner or party or require a transfer, an excursion or a museum visit. Special Events is connected to all the hotspots, the ﬁnest restaurants, most exclusive venues and must-see locations. All our programmes can be customised to your wishes and needs. Please contact Special Events for more information and ideas of what we can offer!

CAN YOU RECOMMEND A HOTSPOT IN AMSTERDAM?

RHTS Special Events can arrange excursions, museum visits and more

HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?

The recently opened ‘De Foodhallen’ (the Foodhall) is inspired by indoor food markets from different metropolitan cities. Any city that matters should feature a place like the Foodhallen, where you can enjoy a large variety of delicious bites and drinks in an industrial-like setting. Visitors can discover the best of culinary Amsterdam under one roof. Without a doubt, the Foodhallen is the best place for any occasion, for both groups and individuals and most of all for any fan of food. The address is Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam. www.rai.nl

Nina van den Brul event co-ordinator hotelservice@rai.nl phone: +31 (0)20 549 1927

Maartje Janssen event co-ordinator hotelservice@rai.nl phone: +31 (0)20 549 1927

Judith Zandbergen sales executive j.zandbergen@rai.nl phone: +31 (0)20 549 1692

Special Events: Sandra Francois special product manager specialevents@rai.nl phone : +31 (0)20 549 1106

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ISE SHOWFLOOR THEATRES

And then there were three Following the success of the Showfloor Theatres at ISE last year, they return for 2015 in an expanded format, spanning three halls at the RAI with residential, commercial and now unified communications sessions According to ISE managing director Mike Blackman, if you think of the ISE show like a magazine, the exhibitors’ stands are the advertising and the Showfloor Theatres are the editorial pages. The aim of these sessions is give the audience informative, educational content – not sales pitches – over a broad range of topics. This year, a third theatre has been added: the Unified Communications Theatre will

be situated in Hall 9, on the edge of the exhibition area for this technology. This joins the Residential Solutions Theatre in Hall 7 and the Commercial Solutions Theatre in Hall 8. As in 2014, the Showﬂoor Theatres have been designed by event production and AV rental house Improve. Many will remember the circular theatre ﬁlled with plants that the company designed for ISE 2014. Owner

Antoinette Wijfells – who is also a director of TEDx – said: “ISE have asked me to design something that is thrilling, enchanting, inspiring and communicative. Too often what is missing from business gatherings is a sense of the natural world, I like to show people that technology is just a tool to help us achieve what we want as humans on the planet.” Currently the technology that will be

featured in the Showﬂoor Theatres is being sourced from partners, but it’s clear from the CAD designs reproduced here that the Showﬂoor Theatres will be a long way removed from the run-of-the-mill seminar spaces that one generally encounters at exhibitions. All of the sessions are free to attend. There’s no need to pre-register – just turn up and enjoy the experience!

Uniﬁed Communications Theatre

Stand 9-A140

14:30 – 15:00 Businesses Lose $Millions from Badly Designed and Overcomplicated AV Systems Speaker: Roger McArdell, Ashton Bentley

15:00 – 15:30 Connecting the Dots with Cloud Collaboration Speaker: TBD, Cisco

15:30-16:00 Collaboration: The Missing C in UC&C Speaker: Jeff Lowe, VP Corporate Marketing, SMART Technologies

Thursday 12 February 2015 Tuesday 10 February 2015 11:00 – 11:30

Manage your AV & VC Estate Simply and Cheaply, from Anywhere Speaker: Roger McArdell, Ashton Bentley

12:00 – 12:30 How AV can Prepare for and Beneﬁt from IT-Based UC Strategies Speaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

15:30 – 16:00 Next Generation UC: Drive Richer Business Outcomes Speaker: TBD, Cisco

16:00 – 16:30

The Today and Tomorrow of Collaborative Environments and Technologies Speaker: Daniel Rogers, Vice President of Global Channels, AVI-SPL

InFocus Enables Group Collaboration Speaker: Abigail Rath, Business Development Manager, InFocus

The Extended Enterprise and its Uniﬁed Communications Strategy Speaker: William MacDonald, Founder and CTO, Starleaf

11:30 – 12:00

Wednesday 11 February 2015

12:00 – 12:30

Trends and Directions in UC&C: What you MUST Know Speaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

Consumerisation of IT Speaker: Andy Nolan, Vice President UK, Ireland & Northern Europe, Lifesize

11:30-12:00

13:00 – 13:30

11:00 – 11:30 12:30 – 13:00

11:00 – 11:30

Collaboration Case Study: Moffitt Cancer Center Speaker: David Stringfellow, Moffitt Cancer Center

13:00 – 13:30

Commoditised Collaboration AV & VC Systems Speaker: Roger McArdell, Ashton Bentley

Personalisation: Key to Successful Pervasive UC and Collaboration Deployments Speaker: TBD, Cisco

Increasing Collaboration Within Governmental Organisations: How to Implement Effective Huddle Rooms Speaker: Paul Waadevig, Product Manager, Uniﬁed Communications, Biamp Systems

12:00 – 12:30

13:30 – 14:00

12:30 – 13:00

New Consumption Models of Video-as-a-Service Speaker: Peter Freander, STV

How to Achieve Integrated and Fully Interoperable Video Collaboration within a UC Environment: What are the Challenges and how can they be Overcome? Speaker: Jon Tracey, StarLeaf, Director Service Provider Sales

Fuelling Collaboration and Innovation in the Multi-Screen-Meets-BYOD Workplace Speaker: Mary Ann de Lares Norris, COO, Oblong Industries

13:00-13:30

15:00 – 15:30

14:00 – 14:30 Visual Collaboration across the Organisation Speaker: John Underkoffler, CEO, Oblong: Nigel Morris, CEO, Dentsu Aegis

How Uniﬁed Communications Technology is Changing our Workspace Speaker: TBC, Crestron

14:30 – 15:00

Video for All – Creating a True Workplace of the Future Speaker: Tim Stone, VP of EMEA Marketing, Polycom

Smarter Meetings – a Revenue Generator in the Hospitality Industry Speaker: Lieven Bertier, Global Marketing Manager Collaboration, Barco

13:30-14:00

15:00 – 15:30

14:00 – 14:30

Case Study: Addressing real-life UC&C challenges in a multinational enterprise Speaker: Chris Ellen, Arup

Mobile, Video and Cloud: A Perfect Storm Brewing? Speaker: Tom-Erik Lia, CEO, Videxio

The Silicon Valley Disruptor: Multinational as Innovator Speakers: John Underkoffler, CEO, Oblong; Mayan Mathen SVP CTO, NTTi3

13:30-14:00 UC Audio Deployments Speaker: Jim Fairweather, Executive Vice President Global Sales, Revolabs

14:00 – 14:30

How to Efficiently Scale UC&C to your Entire Workforce Speaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

15:30 – 16:00 Collaboration Next: Delivering Mobile & Team Collaboration Pervasively Speaker: Chris Wiborg, Director, Collaboration Portfolio Marketing, Cisco

This list of sessions is up to date at time of going to press: more sessions are still being added. For up-to-date information on the Showﬂoor Theatres go to www.iseurope.org

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ISE SHOWFLOOR THEATRES Residential Solutions Theatre

Stand 7-Z160

14:00 – 14:30 Selling Luxury: Understanding the Affluent Customer and how to Give them what they Want Speaker: Jeremy Burkhardt, CEO, Origin Acoustics

15:00 – 15:30 Smart Audio for Smart Homes Speaker: Bob Katz, CEO, Revolution Acoustics

Wednesday 11 February 2015 11:00 - 11:30

The HDBaseT Installer Zone Speaker: Adi Leshem, Marketing Manager, Valens

11:30 - 12:00 The New Face of Residential Audio Speaker: Bob Katz, CEO, Revolution Acoustics

Tuesday 10 February 2015

12:30 - 13:00

KNX Residential Solutions: How to Make it Happen? Speaker: José María Morcillo, Domenetio,

Between On and Off in a Solid-State World: Considerations when Dimming LEDs Speaker: Samuel Woodward, Educational Leader, Lutron

12:00 - 12:30

13:00 - 13:30

11:30 - 12:00

Best Practices for Selling and Renewing Network Service Plans

Speaker: Nickolas Phillips, VP of Sales & Marketing, Pakedge Device & Software

Energy Drain or Gain: Trends in Automated Window Treatments to Amp up your Automated A/V Systems Speaker: Ian Claxton, Director, Qmotion UK

12:00 - 12:30 No Strings Attached: Considerations for Wireless Control of Lighting Speaker: Samuel Woodward, Educational Leader, Lutron

12:30 - 13:00 Preserving Privacy and Safeguarding Your Home with Automated Window Treatments Speaker: Ian Claxton, Director, Qmotion UK

Commercial Solutions Theatre

Stand 8-M370

14:00 – 14:30 ‘‘Play Me’ Interactive Video Projection Mapping at Vivid Sydney Speaker: Cédric Péri, Graphic Artist and 3D Designer, Danny Rose

14:30 – 15:00 Go Home TV, You’re Drunk: Proving the Value of Digital Signage to Advertisers Speaker: Daniel Parisien, Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, Broadsign

15:30 – 16:00 KNX Commercial Solutions: One Step Ahead. Speaker: José María Morcillo, Domenetio,

Tuesday 10 February 2015 11:00 – 11:30 Sound Masking: Distractions and Speech Privacy in a Truly Open-Concept Space Speaker: Justin Stout, Director of Market Development, Cambridge Sound Management

12:30 – 13:00 Museums: An Aural as well as a Visual Experience Speaker: Johan Wadsten, Product Manager, Merging Technologies

15:30 – 16:00 Welche Faktoren sind bei der Planung von Digital-SignageNetzwerken zu berücksichtigen? Speaker: Claus Lohse, Beratungs & System GmbH Language: German

Thursday 12 February 2015 11:30 – 12:00

Multisensory Content for Theatre, Tours and Events Speaker: Cédric Péri, graphic artist and 3D designer, Danny Rose

16:00 – 16:30

12:00 – 12:30

Hamburg Planetarium opens a New Universe with Shure Atmosphea 3D Sound Speaker: Thomas Kraupe, Director, Hamburg Planetarium

Digital Conference System Solution for Western African Community Speaker: Clemens Sturm, Commercial Market Manager, Shure Distribution GmbH

Wednesday 11 February 2015

12:30 – 13:00

13:00 – 13:30

11:00 – 11:30

The Future of Digital Signage: Latest Trends in Display, Software and Connected Technologies Speaker: Florian Rotberg, Invidis Consulting

4K in the Real World Speaker: Sean Westgate, Technical Director, Green Hippo

When Good Clouds Go Bad! How to Mitigate Risk when Moving to the Cloud for UC Collaboration Speaker: Jon Tracey, StarLeaf, Director Service Provider Sales

12:00 – 12:30

12:30 – 13:00

Generating the Return on Emotion: Serving the Sports Fans Better Speaker: Xavier De Vynck, VP Business Development, EVS

AV Standards: Foundation for Customers and Providers Speaker: Jason Brameld, Principal Consultant, PTS Consulting Group; John Bailey, CTS-I, CTS-D, Vice President of Systems Integration, Whitlock

What Your Mother Never Told You About Digital Signage Speaker: Stephanie Gutnik, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Broadsign

14:00 – 14:30

12:30 – 13:00

An Artistic View on Creation of Content for Projection Mapping Speaker: Cédric Péri, Graphic Artist and 3D Designer, Danny Rose

Utrecht City Council: Using Digital Signage to Boost Customer Satisfaction Speaker: Jasper Lukassen, Sales Manager, VHS

Best Practice – Best of Digital Signage 2014/2015 Speaker: Florian Rotberg, Invidis Consulting

13:30 – 14:00

13:00 – 13:30 14:30 – 15:00 The User Interface: Digital Signage’s Ugly Duckling Speaker: Jody Smith, Product Manager, BroadSign

Digital Signage and Technology Trends in Omni-Channel: On the Search for Virtual Cookies Speaker: Florian Rotberg, Invidis Consulting

13:00 – 13:30

14:30 – 15:00 Simplifying and Maximising Digital Signage Speaker: Micha Risling, Head of the Marketing Committee, HDBaseT Alliance

15:00 – 15:30 Is the Market Ready for Audio-over-IP? Speaker: Kevin Sherwood, Field Sales Director, CIE-Group Ltd

This list of sessions is up to date at time of going to press: more sessions are still being added. For up-to-date information on the Showﬂoor Theatres go to www.iseurope.org

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Brilliant in Quality and Design BenQ, Global Leader in Display Innovations

Visit us at Stand 4-R50 in Hall 4 BenQ.eu

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CEDIA SESSIONS

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CEDIA sessions You can register for all of the sessions directly when you register for the show. CEDIA education vouchers: If you are a CEDIA member and wish to use an education voucher to book on any of these courses, please contact Aneta Armova-Levin at alevin@cedia.co.uk. One voucher is valid for a single one-day workshop or for four 90-minute sessions.

MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2015 09:15 – 17:00

Price: €215 (members), €275 (non-members)

TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015 Room D201

09:15 – 10:45

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

Home Cinema Design Workshop – 1 Day

New Technologies Update

Speaker: Peter Aylett, Archimedia, UAE

Speaker: Dave Pedigo, CEDIA

Built around applying the CEDIA/CEA Home Cinema Audio and Video Recommended Practices documents, this interactive full-day workshop combines teaching in the morning with an afternoon of practical design working on real-world projects. We will be covering the new immersive audio formats, designing for 4K and maximising audio performance. This is not a beginners’ course and it is recommended that all attendees have some experience in the speciﬁcation, design and installation of home cinemas.

Focusing on the home technology and consumer trends that will shape your businesses in the next one to ﬁve years, this fast-paced seminar will prepare you for the hyper change that is now happening in the industry. This thought provoking seminar is essential for anyone who wants their eyes opened to the future of home technology.

09:15 – 10:45 09:15 – 17:00

Price: €215 (members), €275 (non-members)

Room D402

IP Networking for Integrators – 1 Day Speaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK This one-day course will provide you with all the necessary building blocks to design, conﬁgure and maintain a reliable networking infrastructure capable of driving the most demanding installations. You will also learn how to access the system remotely and be given useful techniques when explaining to customers why you need to be carrying out this work.

09:15 – 17:00

Price: €215 (members), €275 (non-members)

Room D404

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Principles of Project Management Speaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA A brief overview of the cornerstone principles of the project manager’s armoury that enable them to deliver a successful project on time, on budget whilst managing costs and quality. Understanding and deﬁning milestones in your project coupled with a strong sense for the projects budget will enable you to create a positive impact on any companies proﬁtability. This course is just the tip of the iceberg but will give you valuable skills that will make you more effective and able to run projects more efficiently.

11:00 – 12:30 Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

Remote System Access – Methods, Security and Best Practices

Project Management – 1 Day Speaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA

Speaker: Peter Aylett, Archimedia, UAE Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. Running a project successfully will ultimately deﬁne the success or failure of a business in the CI marketplace. During the course we will explore areas like the cost-time- scope triangle and how they impact on the projects quality. Project management skills can be applied to almost any job task. This is a beginners’ course for those new to the industry and project management.

09:15 – 17:00

Price: €215 (members), €275 (non-members)

Room D202

With nearly all the devices we now install in the home touching an IP network, this seminar will look at the methods for accessing home systems from the internet. From maintenance to monitoring we will be discussing how to balance usability, performance and security to provide your customers with fantastic functionality, and you with additional business opportunities.

11:00 – 12:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Ultra HD/4K: Everything You Need to Know about the Next Big Thing Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK

Wireless Networking Workshop – 1 Day Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK The crowded Wi-Fi spectrum is busy! It’s essential that AV engineers understand wireless technology to ensure fast and reliable service to their customers. This one-day course starts by going ‘back to basics’. It will explore RF terms of data speed, frequency and coverage. It will also examine the configuration of wireless access points in both single and multiple cell configurations. Finally, wireless survey tools will demonstrate to establish likely conflicts and sources of interference. This course assumes a fundamental knowledge of IP networks.

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Video resolution is growing. The move from HD to 4K/UHD and beyond (‘AnyK’) brings higher bandwidths, bit depths and bigger demands on video distribution. This course explores the technology changes and system requirements for next generation video distribution. The HDBaseT format and its role in moving higher resolution video around the home will be discussed. This course will also help demystify technologies such as Ultra HD, 4K resolution, colour space, compression, frame rate and HDMI extension, and help installers and system designers to be successful in this exciting and growing segment of the market. We will also look at new content protection technologies and how these are impacting the delivery of 4K Ultra HD studio content.

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TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED 14:00 – 15:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2015 Room D201

09:15 – 10:45 Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Atmos, Auro 3D & More: Object-Based Audio from the Cinema to the Home Theatre

Ecological Automation – the Basics of Energy

Speaker: Guy Singleton, Imagine This, UK

Speaker: Daniel Knight, Fibaro, UK

Do you design and install home theatres? Do you want to know how you can include the newest audio technologies? Learn the essentials of real world theatre design, incorporating the newest sound developments from Dolby and Auro. Understand how these new object-based audio formats will affect your cinema designs and if you really can make the leap from 5.1 to 13.1 in the real world. For explanations of how these modern audio developments will enhance your real-world theatre designs, this is the course for you.

Year-on-year our energy bills continue to rise, putting pressure on consumers and damaging our planet. Are we overlooking energy efficiency within the connected home? The course focuses on

14:00 – 15:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

This course will also take a candid look at the opportunity low-cost energy technologies offer in getting the smart home message to more homeowners.

Networking and IP Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK The vast majority of electronic systems are now connected via an IP network. Understanding IP technology is the key to success in today’s residential and commercial market places. The purpose of this course is to provide foundation knowledge of IP (Internet Protocol) networks. It’s aimed at beginners who are looking for foundation knowledge of IP networking before moving on to more advanced courses. By the end of this course, participants will be able to explain protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, and NAT at a basic level in preparation for further study.

15:45 – 17:15

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

providing installers and integrators with the tools and knowledge to identify, monitor and actively manage the energy consumed in residential environments through the use of Smart Technologies. We’ll talk mostly about demand control, but touch on some exciting new developments in supply efficiency and sustainable energy harvesting. Aside from learning about simple, easy to implement energy saving ideas for Connected Homes, delegates will see new market opportunities that can positively contribute to the bottom line of their businesses.

Room D201

09:15 – 10:45

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

Wash, Rinse, Repeat – Standardising the Sales Process Speaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK Saying ‘yes’ to every deal can often lead to big losses; controversially, ‘no’ could well be a proﬁtable word for your business. This facilitated seminar will introduce you to fantastic techniques to ‘compartmentalise’ your business and closely monitor your proﬁt levels more successfully.

HDMI 2.0 – The Next Generation for Video Connectivity Speaker: Chris Pinder, HD Connectivity, UK

11:00 – 12:30

HDMI is a cornerstone technology in home entertainment and features in almost every AV installation. Version 2.0 is the largest change to the core speciﬁcation since HDMI’s launch. So how has it changed? Key enhancements have been added to the HDMI interface to improve the audiovisual experience. This course will deliver the essential information that all installers, integrators and system designers need to know. Expect in-depth information, practical advice and a deep insight into this exciting development.

Get the Picture? – Introduction to Video Calibration

15:45 – 17:15

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Speaker: Sawan Nichani, MacBee, India This course is designed for more than just an introduction to video calibration. Attendees will get an overview of the complete professional calibration process, the hardware and software used as well as understanding the various advance picture modes and controls. A must-attend course for industry professionals interested in understanding the process and the beneﬁts of video calibration.

11:00 – 12:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

In for the Money – The CEDIA Proﬁt Lab

Let There Be Light – Starting Out in Lighting Control

Speaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK

Speaker: Guy Singleton, Imagine This, UK This course offers a unique overview of the most important aspects of lighting design. It will cover design, install and commissioning lighting systems. It will also deliver a fascinating insight into terms such as overload, earth leakage, leading and trailing edge, DALI and PWM. Design for those getting to grips with lighting this course is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.

Come and find out how you can turn a hobby into a business, with the key focus on making profit. Remember, turnover is for vanity and profit is for sanity in today’s business – this short course will not let you down.

Drinks Reception ISE 2015 Wednesday 11th February at 16:00 Join us at Hall 7 Stand X195 Preview Edition 2015 35

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WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED 14:00 – 15:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

Introduction to Building Management Systems

15:45 – 17:15

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Designing a Gaming Room – The Real Story Speaker: Christiaan Buekes, Sphere Custom Design, South Africa

Speaker: Dave Robinson, Sensible Heat, UK Building management systems (BMS) is a catch-all term that covers electronic controls used to control mechanical services in buildings. Very common in commercial buildings, BMS is now increasingly being found in many high-end residential properties. These systems are traditionally supplied by specialist contractors as part of the mechanical package, but custom installers are often required to interface with these systems, or sometimes asked to provide the BMS themselves. This course will explain what systems are typically covered by a BMS, and why there is a requirement for a dedicated specialist system, with its special HVAC functions and algorithms. We’ll cover the importance of energy management, and how the BMS can help with this. We will touch on typical interfacing techniques, and look at some of the complications and pitfalls of dealing with contractors who may be more familiar with systems in commercial buildings.

14:00 – 15:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Introduction to KNX Speaker: Scott Burgess, Ivory Egg, UK The Intro to KNX offers a practical and theoretical introduction into what KNX has to offer. It has been designed to give a technical insight of the functions, benefits and practicalities of using KNX as well as highlighting the breadth and flexibility of using KNX in terms of design options, energy saving and environmental benefits.

Home cinema is no longer just for movies. Gaming rooms offer a huge potential customer base, all looking for a more involving, enveloping experience. Home cinema designers are perfectly placed to deliver that experience. This course explores the new technologies, design criteria and human factors that need to be understood when building a room for gaming. Terms such as lag, frames per second, multiple-monitor, multi-player and multi-platform will all be explained. Seating, control and networking considerations will also feature in this fun course.

15:45 – 17:15

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

The Art of Project Documentation Speaker: Miguel Soto, Diamond Technology Ltd, UK Possibly the most important element in the smooth running of any project is the quality of the prepared documentation. This includes the bill of materials (the quote), functional (architectural) speciﬁcation, cable schedules, schematic drawings, plan drawings and detail drawings. This course will teach you how to use documentation to ensure great project communication. Attendees will receive practical tips on how to lay out the documents as well as going through proper revision management. All delegates will be given a CD with sample drawings and documentation.

11:00 – 12:30 Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

How to Work Profitably with Architects and Other Specifiers Speaker: Christiaan Buekes, Sphere Custom Design Are you friend or are you foe? Bridging the sometimes arduous communication gap between the other professionals in our prestigious projects can be daunting at first. With CEDIA guidance and education you will be well on your way to integrating with other trades as a seamless team, to deliver only the best.

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THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2015 09:15 – 10:45

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

Dealing with Customers –The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Speaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK Have you ever been asked to ‘sharpen your pencil’ when presenting a quotation to a customer? Do you have customers who simply cannot make up their mind? Are you challenged on every aspect of your quote? If so, then you need to join us for this conﬁdence boost when dealing with your customers. This seminar will give you fantastic tips and techniques to take back to your workplace to help you handle your customers.

09:15 – 10:45

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D202

Using CEDIA’s Recommended Wiring Guidelines Speaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA The CEDIA ‘Smart Home’ Wiring Guidelines are rapidly being adopted as the industry standard for residential wiring in new build properties. These guidelines are being used by M&E consultants, electrical contractors, builders and property developers alike. The course will explore three key areas of the guidelines: 1) The technical element; 2) Why they are relevant now; 3) How to get involved and sell them to beneﬁt your business.

11:00 – 12:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

Fifty First Dates – Finding Love for your Brand Online Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK Using the ever-growing number of online platforms for your company marketing can be appealing. Yet your key messages can soon get lost, become confusing and even be destructive if not coordinated. So how can we bring these activities together to build a solid brand that drives sales? In this course we will look at combining online activity to build a brand that clients know, like, trust and even love! The session is suitable for integrators, manufacturers and distributors alike. Attendees will leave with a marketing template to use in their own business and a clear path for success.

11:00 – 12:30

Price: €55 (members), €70 (non-members)

Room D201

How to Work Profitably with Architects and Other Specifiers Speaker: Christiaan Buekes, Sphere Custom Design, South Africa Are you friend or are you foe? Bridging the sometimes arduous communication gap between the other professionals in our prestigious projects can be daunting at first. With CEDIA guidance and education you will be well on your way to integrating with other trades as a seamless team, to deliver only the best.

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InfoComm sessions InfoComm Members and Guest Members receive free entry to all InfoComm seminars at ISE 2015, as well as member discounts for the Master Class with Robert Simpson, the CTS Study Session, and the Women of InfoComm Network Breakfast. Non-members must purchase vouchers to attend InfoComm seminars, and pay full price for charged events.

MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2015 10:00 – 17:30

Price: €99 (members), €150 (non-members)

For information on how to sign up for an InfoComm Guest Membership visit www.iseurope.org or www.infocomm.org

TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED Room D203

CTS Study Session Speaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40

Room D204

Needs Analysis of End-User Requirements – What Are They Really Saying? Speaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) is recognised worldwide as the leading AV professional certification. Earning your CTS is a true mark of distinction and an indicator of your professional abilities to your peers and clients. Don’t let your anxiety about test topics or unfamiliarity with the testing process hold you back from taking the CTS exam. InfoComm University has developed a new, one-day course designed to help you master multiple choice test-taking with timed, interactive drills using real CTS exam practice questions. In this fast-paced, highly interactive session you’ll explore: • The best strategies for analysing and answering multiple choice test questions • How to focus your study time and areas to study • Which areas you need more study • Additional drills and tips in AV math • A review of networking basics As a special bonus for this course only, registrants will receive access to the InfoComm CTS Prep Online course prior to attending the CTS Study Session. The self-paced CTS Prep Online course includes practice activities, videos, information, and study tips to help you prepare for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exam. To obtain the best results it is strongly recommended that students complete CTS Prep Online prior to attending the CTS Study Session at ISE. Take the next step to earning your CTS. Join us for this engaging day of guided test-taking practice, readiness assessment and review.

The answers are always the same: “We just want it to be reliable, easy to use and cheap… Oh, and we want you to improve the experience at the same time!” This seminar looks at processes and techniques to draw out the real deliverables from end users, make sure you’re talking to the actual stakeholders, manage expectations, and capture the vital aspects into realistic plans to satisfy customers. Seminar Level: Basic

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40

Room D203

Understand Multi-Channel Projection – Challenges and Solutions Speaker: David Aleksandersen, CEO, Smart Simulation As the demand for higher pixel count in entertainment, visitor attractions, visualisation suites and collaborative workspaces grows, blending together the output from two or more projectors into one larger, seamless image can be a good solution. Become familiar with the considerations that must be made to secure seamless overlap zones, uniformity in brightness, colour and stability over time.

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40

Room D204

Cloud Computing and Big Data. What Is It? How Does It Work? Why You Should Care Speaker: David Snipp, CTO, Stardraw.com

TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015 08:00 – 12:00 Price: €150 (members), €200 (non-members)

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Master Class with Robert Simpson: Displays of Today and Tomorrow Speaker: Robert Simpson, Founder Director, Electrosonic The session is divided into four sections. The first is a refresher tutorial on such topics as visual acuity, the photopic luminosity function, contrast sensitivity function, temporal modulation transfer function and chromaticity. These are then related to display performance. Particular emphasis is given to existing and forthcoming standards in respect of the contrast performance of both flat panel and projected images. The second section is devoted to flat panel displays. Mention is made of many flat panel technologies that have fallen by the wayside, have not yet become well established, or are not mainstream. The main emphasis is on LCDs and LED displays. Besides explaining how these displays work, it explains what terms like ‘In-Plane Switching LCD’ and ‘Vertical Alignment LCD’ mean and reviews the phenomenal progress in LCD and the current state of the art. The third section is devoted to projection. This describes how the main electronic projection technologies (LCD, LCOS and DLP) work, and the range of products available from pico projectors to highpower 4K. The hot topic at the moment is ‘laser’, so an evaluation of illumination technologies forms a significant part of this section. The final section applications develops some of the topics already presented, for example, the problems presented by the very high data rates required, and introduces some more specialist aspects of displays. Examples include the choice of display technology for control rooms and 3D and autostereoscopic displays.

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Understand what cloud computing really is and how it works. What is Big Data and how is it built on top of cloud computing? What about privacy and security? How does all this affect you? Seminar Level: Basic

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40

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HDMI-Over-IP: Setting Up a Matrix and Video Walls Speaker: Stuart Lockhart, General Manager, Vision This session will be an introduction to setting up an HDMI matrix using existing IP LAN infrastructure. It will cover what is possible with current products as well as discussing using the LAN as a backbone versus HDBaseT, and IP products under development. Users will walk away having a clearer understanding of IP versus HDBaseT and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Seminar Level: Advanced (5+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40

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Assistive Listening Technology & AV Applications Speaker: Jonathon Hoskin, Technical Sales Engineer, Ampetronic This seminar is intended to present what people with hearing loss experience in busy or noisy environments when trying to access the audio content of public services. By the end, you will understand why assistive listening tech is necessary, why induction loops are the preferred choice, the types of systems available and their applications, and why all systems should be frequently tested. Seminar Level: Basic

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Internet Video Streaming Fundamentals Speaker: Peter Maag, Chief Marketing Officer, Haivision Learn the fundamentals of internet streaming, including the basics of video compression, related IP encapsulation protocols, and techniques for maximising viewer experience over networks with variable bandwidth, and to devices with varying capabilities and requirements. We will explore the basics of IP video, source encoding, internet streaming, and streaming protocol comparisons. Seminar Level: Basic

14:30 – 16:30 Price: €40

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InfoComm Lab: Succeeding with EDID Speaker: Ohad Oman, Product Manager, Kramer Electronics How to make the most out of the beneﬁts of EDID while avoiding the common EDID-related pitfalls in HDMI installations. The basics of EDID will be explained and explored, followed by a hands-on-lab showing how to design HDMI installation correctly, what are the common installations mistakes and how to design to avoid them. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 15:30

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Solid State: The Illumination Future Speaker: David Aleksandersen, CEO, Smart Simulation Solid-state illumination has been the ‘next big thing’ in the projection industry for quite a while. With numerous product introductions over the past year, ‘next’ is ‘now’. Learn the technical details of solid-state illumination (LED, laser, hybrids) as well as the practical and ﬁnancial impact it will have on the projection business. Seminar Level: Basic

09:30 – 11:00 Price: €40 Destination 2020 – Future Trends in AV and Electronic Systems Speakers: Brad Grimes, Director of Editorial Services, InfoComm International Julian Philips, Executive VP, Whitlock Frank Sheehan, Director of Technology, Visual Acuity Robert Simpson, Founder Director, Electrosonic Thierry Ollivier, Director of Business Development, Venues & Hospitality, Barco Florian Rotberg, Managing Director, Invidis Consulting What will professional AV and electronic systems integration look like in 2020 and beyond? At what point will the majority of AV signals travel over air instead of wires? What challenges will 8K resolution present? How will smart buildings become smarter – and what role will AV systems play? Most importantly, what technology that we can’t imagine today will upend our world tomorrow? The answers will shape the AV and electronic systems markets for years to come. Hear from our expert panel as they project ﬁve to 10 years into the future of AV and electronics to separate fads from game-changing features. Bring your own questions and prognostications as you and the panel seek to identify the Top 5 Future Trends to come out of ISE 2015. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

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Streaming AV – A Wave of Opportunities Speaker: Erez Dafnai, Product Manager, Kramer Electronics Video and audio over IP technologies take many shapes and forms, from encoding and decoding appliances, through multi-user collaboration systems, enterprise video platforms, and wireless devices. In this session, we will review some of these technologies and implementations, and explore the various applications in which streaming AV is used today and can be used in the near future. We will note how these technologies can ﬁt right into existing infrastructures and create new growth opportunities. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40

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4K and Streaming Speaker: Justin Kennington, Technology Manager, Crestron DigitalMedia Learn about the two hottest subjects in AV distribution today: how to distribute 4K video, and how distributing content via Ethernet streaming can help you leverage the network. You’ll learn system design considerations necessary to ensure reliable 4K switching that works every time. As we move on to streaming media, you’ll learn how to overcome distance limitations, beneﬁt from lower cost of infrastructure, and embrace the ‘bring your own device’ movement. Seminar Level: Advanced (5+ years’ experience)

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40

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Design Documentation and Tendering Speaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

Digital Audio Protocols – What Are Your Options? Speaker: Gordon Moore, CTS, Vice President – Sales, Lectrosonics Today’s AV market has a variety of digital options available for transporting audio over category cabling. This session will cover the various platforms and address each in terms of technical requirements, performance implications, interoperability and design considerations. What is the network load? Can I run my audio on the company network? We will address both the advantages of digital transport and the disadvantages compared to analogue systems. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40

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How To Combat Design Errors and Low Bid Wins Speaker: Sarah Becher, CTS-D, CTS-I, Regional Director of Operations/Design Engineer, Visual Innovations Company All too often a job becomes a ‘ﬁnish it and get out’ exercise. How do you balance the pressures of the business and making proﬁt with delivering a properly completed and working system for your clients? Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

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Ever deliver a system to customers to have them suddenly say, “That’s not what I asked for?” If so, it’s likely a lesson you’ll never forget and never want to repeat – but how do you methodically prevent upset expectations, misunderstandings, and reduce expensive change orders while ensuring the AV system meets the purpose? InfoComm tackled just this issue with the Standard Guide for Audiovisual Design and Coordination Processes. Join us for a step-through of this helpful standard guide, and receive a copy of the guide to use in future projects. Seminar Level: Basic

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40

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Facility Video Streaming Fundamentals Speaker: Peter Maag, Chief Marketing Officer, Haivision Learn the fundamentals of video streaming within a facility from the basics of video compression and live encoding, networking, playout and control. Understand component selection, compatibility and performance. Dive into MPEG, secure multicast, IP transport, multi-bitrate streaming, viewing experience optimisation and more as you prepare solutions for video distribution, advanced collaboration, and IPTV throughout facilities. Also, gain insights into extending video to other facilities and to internet audiences. Seminar Level: Basic

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USB Deep Dive Technology Exploration for AV Design and Integration Professionals

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Project Close-Out – The Last 10% Shouldn’t Take 3 Months Speaker: Sarah Becher, CTS-D, CTS-I, Regional Director of Operations/Design Engineer, Visual Innovations Company

Speaker: Joe Cornwall, CTS-D, ISF-C, Technology Evangelist, Legrand Universal Serial Bus is a core technology for interactive, presentation and collaboration AV systems. Now, three new standards have been released that will profoundly affect the deployment of USB-equipped devices: the USB Power Delivery Standard, the USB 3.1 data standard and the USB Type C connector. This class will prepare the participant with a deep dive exploration of USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1, power delivery and connection technology standards, applications and performance. Participants will leave with an understanding of USB that will be vital when integrating interactive ﬂat panels, projectors and whiteboards, USB charging stations, integrating mobile devices with ﬁxed AV assets and more. Seminar Level: Advanced (5+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40

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Network Administrators: Cracking the Code Speaker: Kevin Huysegoms, CTS, Chief Wire Shark, A-Knowledge This course will cover various potential issues when dealing with residential and/or corporate networks. Every topic from this course is based on a real-life example and it will have a theoretical and practical approach. This will teach you the terminology of networking aspects and will hopefully help you in the future when dealing with a network (administrator) issue. Topics covered will include: the importance of the broadcast domain; network improperly conﬁgured for multicast traffic; ‘please get a copy of the logical network topology’; network latency; Apple Bonjour (mDNS) implementation; requesting VPN access; when the network administrator doesn’t own the 2.4GHz spectrum for his or her Wi-Fi network; true Wi-Fi roaming. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

Getting a project closed out can be frustrating. Learn what you should do to manage your client’s expectations. This seminar will provide recommendations for timing the tasks and benchmarks to assure the project progresses and provides the documentation you need to complete the close-out. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40

Building Large Scale, Low Cost Lecture Capture – The Norwegian Story Speaker: Thorleif Hallén, Manager Education Technologies, UNINETT What’s driving the rapid expansion of lecture capture in Norway? UNINETT. Since 2011 the network has been hosting a program with a singular goal – to digitise higher education in the country. This session will share the story of how a national infrastructure for lecture capture was built on the foundation of UNINETT’s worldclass network that ultimately connects all public universities and colleges throughout the country. You’ll learn how working together, across organisational boundaries, dramatically reduces the cost of lecture capture while boosting results; and you’ll learn how the organisation uses Mediasite to help member schools share lectures, support mobile devices and use videoconferencing. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2 years’ experience)

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Speaker: Joe Cornwall, CTS-D, ISF-C, Technology Evangelist, Legrand In today’s AV industry it’s common to design, install and maintain a system that relies on other devices, either further upstream or downstream in the system, for operating power. It has never been more important to have a clear understanding of the limitations of various common bus powered devices: interactive video panels rely on USB connectivity; auto-switching solutions rely on power delivered by the video source; DACs, media converters and signal extenders embedded in cables and termination boxes often depend solely on the power supplied by the video or audio source. Do you know that your system will perform, or are you just hoping it will? This course will help you avoid the most common pitfalls of bus powered AV solutions and ensure that your system delivers quality, dependable performance. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience) Room D403

Designing AV for the Future Speaker: Todd Hutchins, CTS-D, ISF-C, TSA, Chief Technology Officer, USIS AudioVisual Systems Building-wide management technology is forcing the audiovisual industry to change its model at the core. The focus of AV is no longer about a single room design; the future of AV is about the global management of all systems under a single IP-based network so that all building-wide technology can be monitored, managed and controlled from a centralised command centre. AV teams will need to begin shifting their thinking at the planning and design phases. Physical connectivity such as cabling and comms will need to be carefully considered so that all systems and protocols can be integrated into a centralised infrastructure. AV is no longer a spoke in the wheel; AV has the capability and resources to be the driving force that maintains the infrastructure supporting all disciplines within any organisation. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

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Deploying USB, HDMI and DisplayPort Bus Powered Solutions in AV System Design

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40

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Exploring HDBaseT Speaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International In this lively session, you will explore HDBaseT, an innovative, emergent connectivity standard for distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. Examine how HDBaseT’s unique feature set impacts your system design, installation, troubleshooting and veriﬁcation procedures. A representative with the HDBaseT Alliance will be on hand to answer your questions. Seminar Level: Basic

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40

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Five New Technologies That Will Change the Industry: An AV Perspective Speaker: Joe Cornwall, CTS-D, ISF-C, Technology Evangelist, Legrand It took 25 years for telephones to reach 10% market adoption. It took less than five years for network tablet devices to achieve the same 10% rate. It took an additional half-century for telephones to reach 40% market penetration. Smartphones took less than 10 years to reach the same benchmark, if we time their introduction all the way back to the 2002 shipment of the first fully functional BlackBerry. The first country to complete the transition to digital video broadcast was the Netherlands, which switched off all analogue services in December 2006. That was just eight years ago! Imagine what the AV industry will look like in five more years! In this presentation we will work to answer the following questions: What is the future of analogue connectivity? How will internet and LAN technology affect AV system design over the next five years? What connections should we anticipate for future system expansion? How much resolution is enough to accommodate new and emerging content? How much bandwidth is enough? Working from a careful analysis of industry forecasts and cultural evolution, we will look at the numbers and the trends. We will explore technologies that exist right now and are currently being developed into products that will be put into a box to ship to you, to your clients, and to your industry over the coming months. The most valuable business asset is knowledge, and nothing is quite as powerful as knowledge of what’s to come! Seminar Level: Basic

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THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED 11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40

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14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40

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Debunking HD Connectivity

Collaboration in the BYOD Era

Speaker: Justin Kennington, Technology Manager, Crestron DigitalMedia

Speaker: Neta Lempert, VP Digital Business Development, Kramer Electronics

Digital video is a constantly evolving, moving target that remains a mystery to most. New speciﬁcations and emerging technologies seem to rewrite the rules on a daily basis. This course will demystify marketing terminology around resolutions (2K, 4K, UHD), HDMI versions (1.3/1.4/2.0), and other transport formats like DisplayPort and HDBaseT. Learn how resolutions, frame rates, colour models, and colour depth affect data rates, which inﬂuences system design and performance. Understand the impact of HDCP technology, including HDCP 2.2, on existing systems and future projects. You won’t want to miss this compelling session. Seminar Level: (Intermediate: 2+ years’ experience)

BYOD connectivity to display systems remains a very hot topic – navigating the variety of available systems and more importantly the restrictions in what can be shared from which type of device is complex. Sharing a screen is not enough any longer. In this session you will understand the key issues around deployment, network security and presentation material sharing restrictions as well as the modern tools of conducting a meeting. Forget everything you know about wireless presentation. It is the time for a real collaboration. Seminar Level: Basic

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HDMI vs Display Port – Format Wars! Speaker: Bill Schripsema, CTS, Senior Commercial Product Manager, Atlona This seminar will compare HDMI and DisplayPort, the two leading digital video standards with copy protection. We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of each. Finally we will discuss the issues they present for systems integrators. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40

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Instore Analytics – Improve The ROI of Your DS Solution and Enhance Customer Experience at the Same Time Speaker: Daniel Gasser, Partner, Relevance Analytics Digital signage investments are growing at a rapid pace, and new technologies are delivering fantastic opportunities to improve customer experiences and more revenue. But how do you determine if your investment in digital signage is achieving results? Is your content improving the customer experience? How do you measure the digital signage investment in terms of increased sales? Are there ways of leveraging your company’s investment in online marketing to improve that in your stores? What are the opportunities generally forgotten with digital signage deployments? What are fast and easy ways to improve your ROI in digital signage? Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40

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Microsoft Lync and the Quest for Broad UC&C Interoperability Speaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip With the deployment of Microsoft Lync in many organisations, videoconferencing rooms and systems are challenged with interoperability requirements that are not met by currently installed systems. This sessions covers important topics such as: • How do I integrate Microsoft Lync with my existing videoconferencing systems? • Insight into codecs and protocols that you must be aware of to integrate Lync with traditional videoconferencing systems from Cisco, Polycom and others • Gateway and transcoding functionalities, beneﬁts and function • Functionality and pitfalls when integrating AV and Lync Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

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Using Frame Grabbing Technology in Modern AV Solutions Speaker: Leroy Chiao, NASA Astronaut, VP, Epiphan Systems This session will provide an introduction into frame grabber and capture card technology and explain the differences between the different kinds of screen-capture devices on the market. It will go in-depth into how to use that technology to bring external video sources to a wide array of solutions. The session will cover the most widespread videoconferencing and UCC systems such as Microsoft Lync and Cisco WebEx, providing the listener with all the information needed in order to integrate video capture solutions into those products. Simple and easy to integrate software solutions, such as Skype and Citrix GoToMeeting, will also be covered. Finally, real-time media ingest for software-based processing systems such as Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder and VideoLAN’s VLC will also be covered. The listeners will learn how to integrate modern digital AV equipment with SDI, HDMI, and DVI as well as legacy VGA, RGB, and composite/S-Video interfaces into the modern AV ecosystem easily and effectively. Attendees will come out of this session with a clear vision of how to integrate practically any video source into their application through the use of frame grabbing technology, whether for the corporate, live production, education, security, or any other industry. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40

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Unified Communications and Collaboration: Its Impact on the Audiovisual Industry Speaker: To be announced Only a few years ago audiovisual, information technology, and telecommunications were considered distinct disciplines. Today, they have converged, each with a role to play in larger integration projects. The evolution of IT has led to a business paradigm that has large companies distributing products in large quantities. Often, customers have to handle their own deployment and configuration, seeking assistance from the manufacturer under the auspices of a service agreement. With the advent of UCC and the continued growth of AV system elements within the IT network, the shift towards the IT business paradigm is occurring in the AV marketplace. This class provides an overview of how to overcome business challenges and capitalise on the UCC solutions employing AV professionals who own the skillset to provide benefits, capabilities, and support beyond out-of-the-box and limited implementations. The session also defines the UCC design characteristics taken into consideration by AV professionals to overcome user challenges and achieve a seamless, high-quality UCC solution. Seminar Level: Basic

DISCOVERY ZONE

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Plenty to discover

An overview of ISE 2015’s showcase of emerging companies and technologies

ISE’s Discovery Zone provides the opportunity for visitors to simply and quickly ﬁnd new ideas, new products and new solutions from companies that haven’t previously exhibited at ISE. Mounted last year for the ﬁrst time, its success sees the number of companies participating in the Discovery Zone almost double to 20. Located in the hallway between Halls 8 and 9 and in Hall 6, the Discovery Zone provides easy access for visitors looking for what might become “the next big thing”.

Hall 6 ANTIFERENCE

COREPIXX

Antiference manufactures TV aerials and media distribution equipment. The company’s product range has expanded over its 75year history and now includes domestic SKY accessories, HD distribution, CCTV and LCD TV mounts as well as distribution equipment for multi-dwelling units.

HOLDAN

Multitouch systems are the speciality of Corepixx with the company’s range of Pixx solutions including the PixxPad wallmounted interactive information search screen which is available as standard in 47in form but can be custom-built in other sizes.

Stand: 6-M154

Stand: 6-M160

OPTIMUS

UK-based European AV distributor Holdan represents brands including Blackmagic Design, Datavideo, Panasonic, tvONE and Magenta Research. The company says it supports these with a team of pre-sales managers and technical support specialists to deliver the best customer experience.

Stand: 6-M164 EILON ENGINEERING

BUSINESS SOURCE SOLUTIONS Looking for dealers internationally, UKheadquartered distributor Business Source Solutions represents a number of manufacturers in markets such as interactive touchscreens, visualisers, digital signage, tablets and entry management systems.

KXWELL SOLUTIONS

Eilon Engineering’s Ron StageMaster wireless and wired systems are designed for load monitoring and overload prevention – the solution, the company says, to unpredictable load distribution on stage. Load cell types include shackle pin, hoist Integrated and classic.

Discovery Zone exhibitor KXWELL Solutions hails from Singapore, and the company’s product range is designed for PTZ camera users who need both indoor and outdoor pan/tilt heads that are compatible with all types of base unit.

Stand: 6-M152

Stand: 6-M162

Founded in 1933, Spanish company Optimus’s ISE focus is on its range of public address and voice alarm systems for airports, train stations, shopping malls, corporate buildings, factories and so on.

Stand: 6-M156 POLAR AUDIO POLAR audio is the exclusive UK distributor for brands such as beyerdynamic, Biamp and Mackie which the company says are backed by the highest level of sales and technical support and a network of specialist systems integrators.

Stand: 6-M150

Stand: 6-M158

Hall 8 CE-LINK

EVS

LITE-PUTER

HDMI cables, HDMI switchers, splitters, matrixes, converters, adapters, mini DisplayPort cables – these are just a few of the products offered by CE-LINK. Its products are backed by 200 R&D personnel and 160,000 square metres of manufacturing space.

According to EVS, its solutions for the efficient production of live, enriched video programming in news, sport, entertainment and media are used by broadcasters, production companies, post-production facilities, ﬁlm studios, content owners and archive libraries around the world.

Stand: 8-H145

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NESTOR COMPANY

Lite-Puter is a designer and manufacturer of professional lighting control system for architectural and entertainment applications including international hotels, shopping malls, museums, and national parks who use the system to reduce energy and save cost.

Serving Benelux and northern France, Nestor distributes automation, security, intercom and parking solutions. The company says that its extensive stock holding means that it is able to serve the majority of its customers within 24 hours.

Stand: 8-H135

Stand: 8-H125 PUREDOMOTICA

COLOR-SPACE

MSTR

GEEMARC TELECOM

When integrating LED displays from different batches, achieving colour and brightness uniformity can be a challenge. Color-Space provides a photometric measurement and calibration calibration tool to enable pixel-bypixel improvement for a broad range of LED brands.

Inductive loops for use at points of sale and points of service, together with ampliﬁed television listeners and a new range of heavy-duty telecommunication devices are the ISE focus for French company Geemarc Telecom.

MSTR’s boast is that its entire product range – which includes mounting products, speakers, distribution systems, racking, cables, alarm products and screens – has been designed by custom installers for custom installers.

Touchscreens are the speciality of Dutch company PureDomotica. Available with black or white scratch-resistant tempered glass, the screens are designed for home automation, digital reception and product presentation and are said to be easily wallinstallable.

Stand: 8-H100

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Stand: 8-H105 LIFECYCLE SOLUTION FINANCE EASYLED

MTE

QUANTUM DATA

easyLED by DynamicDigital is a tool designed to help installers and integrators manage their LED business. It was created to help factories and distributors of LED displays to determine the best solution for customers.

If it’s funding you’re looking for, Lifecycle Solution Finance has over a decade of experience in providing ﬂexible product and project ﬁnancing solutions to vendors, distributors, resellers and end users in the audiovisual, IT and collaboration industries.

Taiwanese company MTE provides customised solutions for the digital signage, retail kiosk, photo kiosk, panel PC and POS terminal market. Established in 2001, the company prides itself on its ﬂexibility, professionalism and service.

Visitors involved in installing HDMI, HDBaseT and 3G-SDI systems looking for test equipment will be interested by the 780C that Quantum Data is showcasing. The company also offers training on the use of its equipment to make systems more robust.

Stand: 8-H115

Stand: 8-H130

Stand: 8-H120

Stand: 8-H140

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One of the keys to ISE’s growth is its continuing ability to attract new companies to the exhibition ﬂoor. This year there are 209 new exhibitors at the time of writing – over the next four pages we highlight a selection of the broad range of technologies they will be bringing to Amsterdam for the ﬁrst time

A lesson for real-time interactive collaboration

Digitally steered Dante-enabled column speakers AIMLINE Making a debut at ISE 2015 will be the ﬁrst model of the ALXSeries of digitally steerable column loudspeakers that can be integrated into existing networks using Dante connectivity. The series currently consists of the ALX-8, which can be cascaded in up to six units in horizontal and vertical conﬁgurations. The speaker sports a heavy-duty aluminium enclosure with a slim design, and features Dante audio input and output, multi-beam technology for horizontal and vertical beam control, strong SPL,

IP networking and analogue and digital inputs. As the speakers make use of Dante connectivity, no audio signal conversion is necessary, allowing the audio to remain in the digital domain. Also to be showcased is the ALM-Series, which consists of a family of active two-way column speakers. All have the ability to set column elevation, focus distance, focus elevation and opening angle parameters to determine the beam of each speaker. Three models of different lengths (from 1,100mm to 3,300mm) are available, starting with a model with 10 3.5in

drivers for low/mid-range frequencies and two ribbon HF drivers, ranging up to a 24 3.5in drivers model with four ribbon HF drivers. A separate digital ampliﬁer with its own digital signal processor drives each of these components and a noise gate, limiter, delay and 10-band parametric equaliser are available for audio signal processing. All columns can be connected via a Cat5 cable for audio and network data handling, with the setup carried out using Windows software within a network.

Stand: 7-F212

Bright start for portable projectors PICO GENIE A specialist in high-brightness portable LED projectors with built-in rechargeable batteries, as well as higher lumen (mains only) LED projectors, Pico Genie will mark its ISE debut with electroluminescent digital signage. Its projector range starts with the world’s smallest 40-lumen ultra-connected pico projector and increases to a 300-lumen HD LED projector with rechargeable battery, that can create a cinema-sized 150in image from almost any device. It also has a range of portable desktop projector screens, that it claims are some of the smallest, lightest and most durable available (in 25in, 32in, 40in, 50in and 60in versions). Up to 40in, they include a canvas bag with a shoulder strap and handles, while the 50in and

Live production solutions provider EVS will be speaking and exhibiting for the ﬁrst time at ISE 2015, showcasing FanCast, its multiplatform delivery solution designed to bring fans closer to the sports they love. Sport as a business is predicted to grow globally to

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IBOARDTOUCH First-time exhibitor iBoardTouch will showcase its interactive realtime collaboration technology, including the new Ultra HD i98 screen with 10-point touch, and its suite of software tools for enhanced interactive real-time collaboration. Its DigiClass digital classroom software can connect mobile devices with the iBoardtouch screen and includes voting functions to make it easy to set up quizzes and tests, while its DigiClass 10in tablet comes pre-loaded with DigiClass for wireless connection to iBoardTouch Lite and Pro ranges.

It also has motion detection and voice command technology for interactive touchscreens. Its IWBPro (iBoardTouch interactive whiteboard technology) opens SMART and Promethean ﬁles on iBoardTouch, while its VCC (video conferencing and collaboration) software provides cloud storage and virtual network add-ons for secure ﬁle storage and sharing. iBoardTouch will also show digital signage software, a touchtable and table stand for interactive touchscreens allowing 360º collaboration, and a counterbalanced wall lift that allows the screen height to be easily adjusted by the touch of a hand.

Stand: 10-P144

WFS at Core of new wireless speakers Genie in the bottle: Pico Genie offers portable LED projectors, screens and electroluminescent lighting 60in screens come with built-in carry handles. Pico Genie’s electroluminescent (EL) lighting is paper-thin, customisable, energy-efficient and a ﬂexible method of backlighting digital signage. The new models offer 50,000 hours’ usage instead of 20,000 and are brighter than previous models at 400cd/sqm.

EL beneﬁts from energy savings compared to traditional backlit posters and signage. It is suitable for a range of applications, including retail displays, health and safety, entertainment, architecture, or safety lighting. The panels are highly customisable to almost any size, shape, colour or sequence.

Stand: 11-E58

Bringing fans closer to sports EVS

Touch of class: DigiClass connects interactive touchscreens with devices

over €110 billion by the end of 2015; to beneﬁt from this, clubs and venues need to ensure that fans attend games in person over watching an enriched broadcast at home. These clubs are now able to use technology to connect with their fans’ emotion. EVS’ FanCast solution engages with fans in order to open up new revenue streams

and generate a ‘return on emotion’. Discussing how stadiums can serve the sports fan better, Xavier De Vynck, VP of business development at EVS, will be speaking about generating the return on emotion at the ISE Commercial Theatre on Tuesday 10 February at 13:30.

Stand: 8-H110

MASS FIDELITY Canadian technology start-up Mass Fidelity makes its debut at ISE with its Core compact wireless speaker system and the S250 Relay Bluetooth digital-to-analogue converter, which allows any existing hi-ﬁ to become a wireless system (and also works with existing DACs). The company undertook a highly successful Indiegogo campaign that generated more than $1.1 million in sales to 99 countries, and has continued to win pre-orders for the products. The Core is claimed to offer “better than stereo” sound that moves beyond the idea of having just one sweet spot, thanks to Wave Field Synthesis. It boasts portability, multi-room functionality, crystal-clear audio

Core values: Mass Fidelity’s Core is claimed to make everywhere a sweet spot

and the ability for integration with many of the leading control systems such as Control 4 via a port on the rear of the unit. Users can stream to the Core from a phone or tablet or via digital or analogue sources using a wired connection, and can connect up to eight units to create a multi-room system without wiring or additional WiFi equipment. It also features: custom-designed acoustics; and six digital signal processors. The single box unit will ship after ISE 2015.

Stand: 10-N131

NEWS FROM NEW EXHIBITORS

Augmented reality Time saver for integrators content for screens JONES DESIGNS

STRATEGIC Advertising and marketing strategy through the means of augmented reality will be on show at ﬁrst-time exhibitor Strategic’s stand during ISE 2015. Strategic’s aim is to create high-quality modern original presentation methods, using new technologies that create eyecatching content. The company aims to merge two areas, new technologies and creative content, to form a functional and meaningful whole.

The company’s AR digital guide is a mobile application for iOS and Android with augmented reality tailored to customer needs in the areas of advertising, wayﬁnding, education, events, fashion and publication. The augmented reality application functions through 2D animation, video or a 3D model. It can be interactive, operate in conjunction with social networks or be otherwise connected to a target link.

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Design wall mounts for Apple devices SMART THINGS Design wall mounts for iPads, iPods and iPhones are being showcased by smart things. The sDock series is a docking, charging solution for situations where the iOS device is to be removed from time to time. It’s pivotable, lockable and the built-in photo frame displays a photo when the device is removed. The German-designed and engineered sDock series doesn’t require any special cases or sleeves. A 30-pin and a Lightning connector version accommodate

smart things will show mounts for iDevices all devices. The sDock series offers a range of power options from USB to PoE.

Ask almost any integrator, and they’ll tell you there just aren’t enough hours in the day. It’s in response to that problem that Jones designs is exhibiting for the first time at ISE this year. The company was created by Keith Jones to help integrators to become more productive by ‘taking over’ from them at the point where initial interest from a prospect has been confirmed. “Our clients say the most important thing we do is save them time, so they are out selling the next job, not worrying about how to install the one they just sold,” said Jones (pictured). “We can take on all the design requirements for any sized smart home or home cinema project, from initial proposal, through to project handover documentation.” The company has been in business for five years, with both people and revenues growing over that time. “One of the hardest things for us, though, is to gain the installers’ trust that we are actually able to do this – perhaps more successfully than they can do it themselves,” continued Jones. “They just don’t believe it’s possible until they take the plunge and then realise what a great idea this is and how much time and effort it saves.” Jones designs can ‘hand back’ the project to the integrator at any time. Its services – collectively

Keith Jones: “One of the hardest things for us, though, is to gain the installers’ trust” known as designFlow, which it is launching at ISE 2015 – start with proposal creation and enhancement, the provision of 3D visualisations and the writing of a detailed speciﬁcation, through to generating wiring plans, cable schedules and elevations, and

providing schematics such that all members of the installation team are on the same page. The company is, however, more than happy to undertake the complete installation and hand over to the end user.

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Raspberry Pi-based player Digital Signage TINY GREEN PC ISE 2015 visitors can create and post signage content direct to screens on the Tiny Green PC stand, where the company is demonstrating a content-toscreen digital signage solution that claims stand-out economy and ease of management. The solution is centred on the TinyGreenPC Solitaire Pi Player, built around the Raspberry Pi. This delivers much of the functionality of a PC-based media player but, at 7W, uses approximately one-third of the power; it also has a small form factor. The Pi player is a professional-grade, dedicated media player offering simple scheduling and ready templates, plus enterprise scalable scheduling with the InStore Media Digital Signage solution.

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Interactive, customisable information kiosk

Collaboration between LED manufacturers and distributors EASYLED BY DYNAMIC DIGITAL A tool designed for manufacturers and distributors of LED displays is on show at ISE for the ﬁrst time. easyLED aims to help those companies manage the sales and customer relations related to their LED business and to create quotations quickly. It offers an easy-to-use interface, mobility and security and allows users to create and share a catalogue and price list and to export offers and technical sheets in pdf format. It also enables users to

manage and backup all projects in a single place and to explore business insights from any device. A combination of ready-made ﬁlters enables the selection of the best products and the right features for a particular project, offering a preview before completion. easyLED supports the creation and editing of LED cabinets and the systemical management of projects as well as promoting collaboration between manufacturers and distributors.

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Introducing PLNET LITE PUTER

The Focus Kiosk P10 can help retailers combine online and offline sales activities

FOCUS TOUCH Focus Kiosk P10, an interactive info terminal which allows full customisation, is on show for the ﬁrst time at ISE at the Focus Touch stand, a brand name for the interactive product group of Smit Visual Supplies. This interactive terminal, with an integrated Full HD 55in 10-points touch display, comes with WiFi, camera and speakers. Visitors can control the screen

with their ﬁnger like they would a tablet. The Focus Kiosk can be moved to various strategic locations using its casters. The Focus Kiosk is built from high-quality hardware components, so the terminal is suitable for intensive use. The Kiosk comes with a modern white frame as standard, however it can be ordered in any other colour, with a customised name and logo to reﬂect

corporate identity. The terminal enables customers to ﬁnd their own way through a store, promotional action, assortment or catalogue. It also allows retailers, hospitals, hotels, warehouses, restaurants, showrooms or airports to combine online and offline activities, bringing a complete online catalogue to a physical store to show many products on imited ﬂoor space.

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Screens and projectors disappear VIZ-ART AUTOMATION Specialising in screens and associated equipment for home cinemas, exhibitor Viz-Art Automation will show its product range at ISE 2015. The Uran masked electric screen is available in matt white, professional matt white and in cine grey, with aspect ratios of both 4:3 and 16:9 and screen widths from 70in to 160in. The matt white screen is a three-layer, unity gain screen with a density of 500 grams per square metre and a light reﬂection angle of 150°. The professional matt white screen uses heavier material – 1,400g/sqm – and has a gain of 1.1. For movies, Viz-Art’s cine grey screen material has a gain of 0.8 but a wider reﬂection angle of 170°. Perforated screens

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What a feeling when you’re hiding in the ceiling: The CINE-lift enables a projector to be hidden in the ceiling

Taiwanese company LitePuter will showcase its PLNET lighting and automation system, which applies power line communication (PLC) technology to simplify wiring, reduce installation costs and save on energy consumption. A PLNET signal can be easily transferred between an AC line and DC line (non-polarised twisted pair). The company says that this doesn’t just simplify wiring, but reduces the installation cost signiﬁcantly. Bidirectional communication features enable the PLNET system to monitor status and conﬁgure all parameters remotely over a PC. PLNET systems include conventional dimmers, switch actuators, LED dimmable drivers , 0-10V dimmers and other peripheral interfaces.

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‘Facebook for stuff’ keeps you on track TRACKINGTHIS

are also available from the company. The Uran masked electric screen is designed to be completely invisible when not in operation as it is installed in a ceiling void. According to the company, the tensioning system employed guarantees absolute screen ﬂatness, while the quiet Somfy engine ensures that

retraction is fast. An optional IR receiver allows for integration within an EIB (European Installation Bus) system. Also on show is Viz-Art’s CINE-lift projector lift which complements the Uran screen in that it allows both components – projector and screen – to be hidden from view when not in use.

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Power lighting: Bidirectional communication enables PLNET to monitor status and conﬁgure all parameters remotely over a PC

First-time ISE exhibitor trackingThis describes itself as a “Facebook for stuff” as it creates online proﬁles for physical things so that users can keep track of all the information they need to have about any objects loaded into its inventory and equipment management system. The online asset, job and inspection management system can store anything related to an item and make it available to whoever needs it, whenever and wherever they are. These might include: installation details, conﬁguration data, user manuals, service manuals, service

or inspection schedules and certiﬁcates, warranty details, or SLA compliance and conformity certiﬁcates. By combining the power of the cloud with real-time data and such features as automated alerts and reports, trackingThis can take the uncertainty out of managing the complete life cycle of any item. It is claimed to be safe, robust and expandable, and can be customised to suit users’ business needs. There are three packages: a basic free service, aimed at freelancers and small companies; a £10 per month Pro service; and an advanced bespoke £150 per month enterprise service.

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Bridge and App perfect ﬁt for PoE intercom GREEN-GO A network bridge interface and iOS app for a digital intercom over Ethernet system will be launched at ISE 2015. Designed by ELC Lighting, Green-Go’s communications system plugs into an existing PoE network requiring just a connection of the outstations. Once set up, all group data is stored locally so there is no need for any central matrix or processor. A base station is available from Green-Go, but this is not mandatory. The company said this was unlike most intercoms, which rely on separate networks of discrete wiring or dedicated data networks and proprietary protocols. The launch of the Network Bridge Interface and app will allow a user to link two Green-Go networks from different locations via the internet. It can also be used to connect a laptop remotely in order to log into the intercom network from anywhere. Silvio Cibien, Green-Go sales

manager, said: “This interface will allow any Green-Go user to link their system via WiFi to our new app. The app, which is free to download from the Apple Store, will make the full capacity of beltpacks or table stations, with 32 full duplex channels, 250 groups

and 3,000 users, available from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.” Cabin said the app was also being developed for Android devices. He continued: “The app will allow the user to conﬁgure the layout of their screen, for example giving direct access to one to four

Call me: The free iOS app links Apple devices wirelessly to the wired Green-Go network

channels, and link their iPhone or other Apple device wirelessly to the wired Green-Go network. This gives the user 32 channels in their hands with every function identical to the wired beltpack. One Green-Go bridge interface connected to a wireless access point will enable

connection for two iPhone users.”

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Tunable white DALI drivers HELVAR New products in Helvar’s iC range, which enables easy colour control using DALI Type 8 (Dt8) commands, will be on show during ISE 2015. The 35W (LL35/2-E-DA-iC) and 60W (LL60/2-E-DA-iC)DALI drivers for tunable white enable users to mix warm and cool white light and light intensity, to mimic outdoor lighting conditions where morning light has a different colour and intensity than midday light. The new ISE exhibitor says this promotes feelings of well-being and productivity for people who spend big part of their day indoors in artiﬁcial light, such as office workers, school students, hospital patients and so on. Helvar’s products allow the user to pick a scene of a certain colour and intensity with the touch of a button, which decreases programming time. The Dt8 commands enable the user to control two or more output channels – which are connected to two modules with different colour temperatures – over a single common address. The use of just one DALI address greatly reduces the cost of a DALI lighting system. The total power can be divided between the two output channels in any proportion.

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The 4K market segment is steadily building momentum as more and more elements of the signal chain, from content to display and all points between, become available. Here’s a small selection of the 4K products you can see in Amsterdam

New 4K screens added to EP-Series PLANAR SYSTEMS 4K resolution 58in and 65in displays have been added by Planar to its EP-Series line. The company says that the displays, built for mission-critical and extended-use applications, are ideal for demanding 24x7 commercial operations such as airports and control rooms and as digital signage in a variety of settings, including retail stores, hospitality settings and corporate lobbies. The new 4K displays join the Planar EP-Series Full HD 46in and 55in models and come as standard with an expansion slot that supports Intel’s Open Pluggable Speciﬁcation for digital signage, making them compatible with OPS devices such as media players and PCs. The new 4K displays support both landscape and portrait modes and include an ultra-slim, logo-free bezel

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EP-Series screens are optionally available with multi-touch technology

to direct viewers’ attention to the displays’ content. Planar EP-Series 4K displays are also available with integrated multitouch technology for interactive 4K experiences. Planar notes that all models

come with an energy-efficient architecture featuring a ‘whisper-quiet’, fanless design made possible through LED backlighting and advanced power management.

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New 4K OEM video card DELTACAST.TV Several new products are to be demonstrated on the Deltacast stand during ISE 2015, including the new Delta-3G-elp 8c, a new high-end OEM video card which is making its show debut. The card hosts eight 3G-SDI channels conﬁgurable as inputs or outputs and handles video formats up to 4K60 over its PCI Express Gen2 x8 interface. This new hardware platform is ready to support 12G-SDI, DisplayPort and 10GbE. Besides this, new ISE Holding the cards: The Delta-3G-elp 8c, a new high-end OEM video card, is making its ISE debut

exhibitor Deltacast will also be highlighting the three most recent cards it has introduced, which are already being integrated by customers. The Delta-h4k-elp 20, a dual input HDMI 1.4 capture card, is able to capture up to 4K60 or 1080p120. The Delta-sfpelp 2, a four-channel versatile solution, accepts various types of interfaces thanks to SFP pluggable modules. And ﬁnally there’s the Delta-3G-elp-key 11, a compact 1080p hardware keyer solution with BNC connectors and by-pass relays.

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Custom-made matrix for 4K and more Residential Solutions HDANYWHERE The new Modular 8x8 customisable matrix with 4K/ UHD support will be showcased at ISE 2015. HDanywhere’s matrix can distribute 4K/UHD video, 1080p and 3D resolutions as well as 10/100 Ethernet to distances of up to 100m when using HDBaseTPro (Class A) receivers. Modular 8x8 matrixes feature a patented tray-based loading system that lets installers add input and output modules on site as required. The chassis does not have to be purchased as a fully populated 8x8: each matrix may

be ordered with the exact number of inputs and outputs required, such as 1x8, 3x7, 4x6 and so on. HDMI, HDBaseT-Lite (Class A) and HDBaseT-Pro (Class B) transmission technologies can be mixed and matched as required within the same system,

meaning each Modular matrix is bespoke built to deliver the exact functionality needed for the job. Modular 8x8 boasts a suite of advanced features, including support for 4K UHD, super fast switching speed, CEC control of the matrix and displays, two-

Each bespoke Modular matrix is built to deliver the exact functionality needed for the job way IR, remote online matrix monitoring, and system setup and administration via browser on a smartphone, tablet or PC. The

HDBaseT-Pro and -Lite display receivers are all PoH, so no PSUs are needed at the display location.

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4K LED display pitches in ABSEN OPTOELECTRONICS The new A1.9 4K LED display is the lowest pixel pitch product currently available from Absen and adds to its existing A2 Ultra HD indoor LED display with 4K capabilities. Both are suitable for control centres, shopping malls, conference rooms and other high-end indoor applications. Both the A1.9 and A2 (2.5mm) products use highquality black SMD LED to deliver high colour contrast ratio and excellent performance under challenging lighting environments. Key features include: integrated A3C (Absen 3rd Generation Calibration)

Hot to Swap: The Absen A1.9mm 4K LED display beneﬁts from modular design Technology, which allows panels from different production runs to work together in one display; and a Hot Swap module feature, which means no re-calibration is required on replacement of faulty modules or receiving cards, easing maintenance. The displays use an Absen patented connector, ensuring seamless connection with precision adjustment within 0.15mm. There is also a userfriendly information window on the rear of each panel that monitors voltage, temperature and total operation time.

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Displays of various kinds have always been a mainstay of the ISE showﬂoor, and the 2015 show looks to be no exception. Here’s a taster of what will be on offer this year

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Projection: you’ve come a long way, baby Projection industry veteran Ian McMurray reminisces about the good old days – but sees plenty of promise for the projector market Anyone who has been involved in the projector market over the past 20 years – which, to all intents and purposes, is how long the market has existed – must marvel at what’s been achieved. Back then, we claimed that 300 lumens was “more than enough for lights-on presentations” – and we dutifully trotted around the shoot-out at InfoComm to laugh at what some projector manufacturers were doing. There were some really bad projectors – but now, there really aren’t. And what became of some of the pioneers of DLP technology in projection? nView, Davis, Proxima, Electrohome, Ampro, Liesegang – where are you now? I was very much involved in DLP technology back in the day. Texas Instruments bet big on projection TVs – the consumer

market was always the ultimate goal, rather than the commercial market. What TI saw was a future where DLP projection technology would enable slim, lightweight, large-screen TVs that would always – always – deliver superior image quality to anything a ﬂat panel display could provide. How wrong were we? REVOLUTIONISING MOVIE-GOING And yet… DLP went on to revolutionise the movie-going experience. Just six years ago, there were fewer than 4,000 digital cinema projectors installed. Industry estimates indicate that, in 2015, the installed base will be very close to 135,000. That’s pretty much every screen in the world converted – and the large majority of those projectors feature DLP

technology. Who would have thought, way back when, that a digital projector could ever deliver images that equalled – in many ways, surpassed – those possible with film? However: over the past decade or so, the landscape has changed dramatically. Large, flat-panel displays are delivering levels of image quality unthinkable at one time. And, in the mainstream, they’re at price points that were equally unthinkable. There are undoubtedly now many applications and market segments that would previously have needed projection – but that have now turned to flat-panel displays. It would be easy to believe that projection technology must be on the decline. ISE 2015 will be absolute proof that it isn’t. The fact is that projector

Ian McMurray manufacturers have responded with innovation after innovation to create new market opportunities. FLEXIBLE, ADAPTABLE A prime example has been the advent of the short throw and ultra-short throw (UST) projection segment. Now highly popular, notably in education, UST projectors overcome two issues that previously saw projectors unfavourably compared with ﬂat-panel displays: the casting of shadows on the screen, and the blinding glare coming from the lens. Now, educationalists have a highly ﬂexible tool – projectors are inherently easily adaptable to spaces of different sizes – that enables the interactivity and engagement that are central to current thinking in teaching. It’s not just the projectors themselves, though. Screen technology has also come on

Anti-reﬂective glass for digital signage Digital Signage

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Turnkey rental LED displays Digital Signage

NSG GROUP A new anti-reflective glass product, Pilkington OptiView Protect, will make its debut at ISE 2015. Pilkington OptiView Protect is a laminated glass with pyrolytic anti-reflective coatings, providing the safety and security benefits of laminated glass. This anti-reflective product offers benefits for outdoor digital signage, including high light transmission, low reflection, a neutral colour, UV blocking, and large stock size. The NSG Group will also showcase a wide range of robust, pyrolytic, toughenable coated glass products that are aimed at digital signage and touchscreen applications. NSG TEC products are pitched at touchscreen cover lites where a TCO (transparent conductive) coating is required. NSG TEC glass

in leaps and bounds, enabling images to be brighter and higher contrast. The fact remains: for images over a certain size, projection will continue to be the answer for at least the foreseeable future. Flat-panel displays of 80in and above are fantastically impressive – but it’s hard to see them approaching the price of a projector/screen combination any time soon. There will be a part of the market that projection will continue to dominate: that market may be slightly smaller than it once was, but it’s still a substantial opportunity. And, of course, it’s unlikely that flat-panel displays will ever threaten the dominance of high-brightness projection in conference rooms, concerts and visitor attractions. You won’t have to walk far at ISE 2015 to see the truth of that assertion. It’s undeniably the case that there is room in the market for both technologies. Projection may have lost some share over the past several years but it seems reasonable to believe that that erosion has slowed and may well have flattened – and without some major and unexpected developments in the cost to produce flat-panel displays, its future seems secure.

KONKA E-DISPLAY CO.

Durable and robust: NSG TEC glass in situ is very durable and robust, the company using ﬂuorine-doped tin oxide as the TCO, thus offering a value alternative to ITO (indium-tin oxide). The product line offers sheet resistances ranging from 5 to 250ohm/sqm. These glasses are available in a variety of substrates and thicknesses and are colour neutral, minimising reﬂected

display mirror products, Pilkington MirroView and Pilkington MirroView 50/50, will also be on show. Coated with a highly reﬂective mirror coating, these products are aimed at concealing digital displays and video screens when they are turned off. When the display is turned on, the glass allows the display to show through.

HD LED screens for the rental market are on show at the Konka E-display stand, made up of 500mm Not just hot air: The Konka x 500mm E-display screens are made units in a up of 500mm squares die-cast aluminium structure. Offering the ability to hang or stack displays, these HD screens enable fast installation and the assembly of LED screens without tools, thanks to an integrated locking mechanism. Weighing under 8.5kg, they offer a high refresh rate, low noise and wide viewing angles.

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(picture©iStock.com-PilkingtonBenelux) colour and will also not change colour over time. The durable pyrolitic surface is scratch and abrasion resistant and can be easily handled, cut, insulated, laminated, heat-strengthened and toughened. NSG TEC can also be heat processed and bent after production, and can be tuned to speciﬁc customer requirements. The company’s new digital

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A refreshing approach to videowalls VTRON

Got game: The SAP Arena in Mannheim uses S[quadrat]’s new displays

LED displays score with SAP S[QUADRAT] The new SX NT V4 is the latest version of S[quadrat]’s LED display control system, which has been recently installed in the SAP Arena Mannheim, Germany to control a four-sided LED video cube consisting of four 34sqm SI [6 SMD]

NT Light displays with Black Face Nichia LEDs. These are S[quadrat]’s latest model of 6mm pixel pitch indoor display, which are also making their debut at ISE 2015. The new display features edge pixel dimming to reduce bright lines between the pixel cards or modules. It supports static

and multiplex LED drivers and is particularly suitable for highresolution displays. It promises low energy consumption, high system reliability, and allows full RGB image calibration, including data scoring. It also supports error detection and current sensing.

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Optimistic projections DIGITAL PROJECTION The advent of professional, high brightness solid-state illumination has been a welcome stimulus to the projection industry throughout 2014. Digital Projection seized this opportunity and introduced the first 3-chip, over-10,000 lumen laser phosphor projector at ISE 2014 and we are seeing a steep uptake of the technology as the market realises the many commercial and technical benefits it has to offer. The growth and excitement looks set to continue as 4K resolution enters the mainstream in 2015 and after launching our laser phosphor Insight 4K projector in 2014, Digital Projection will follow up with another world first in 2015:

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a native 4K LED illuminated Insight projector. At 2,000 lumens, this product might be considered niche, but there are several industries that have been asking for such high ﬁdelity displays with no limitations on the viewing canvas size or shape. Predictable colorimetry and stable light output are a must in many visualisation and simulation applications and by coupling this with higher resolutions, we believe there is a genuine opportunity to signiﬁcantly improve user experience. For the time being, 4K solutions remain at the pinnacle of the projection industry and it is important not to neglect the need for continuous improvement in other areas.

Flat panels are getting bigger, better and less expensive and it would be foolish to believe they will not continue to take ground from some strongholds of the projection market. However, there are still many unique attributes the projector can offer and for this reason we believe that manufacturers and integrators alike will continue to explore the use of curved, irregular surfaces to create user engagement beyond that of the ﬂat screen. Digital Projection is committed to the continuous development of brighter, more efficient projectors throughout the range, with features aimed at the unique requirements of each vertical market.

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Not a ﬂicker: Vtron’s new high-refresh VLED series video walls An LED videowall that is claimed to offer the industry’s highest refresh rate (6800Hz), allowing it to display a ﬂicker-free image, has been introduced by Vtron. The new VLED series videowalls are designed for large indoor displays, with a choice of 1.488mm and 1.92mm pixel pitch versions (the 1.92mm wall has the 6800Hz refresh rate). Both videowalls come with integrated mechanical and electronic design, skin colour representation and P2P

calibration, and are designed for high reliability and safety with centralised and redundant power supplies, low-radiation emission and dust prooﬁng. The walls use centralised power supplies, to eliminate noise generated by any fan or other cooling equipment, and aluminium cabinets, offering excellent heat dissipation (reducing the temperature by 5°C-10°C), for improved LED lifetime. The VLED series is integrated with Vtron’s Digicom AP2000 all-in-one video processor, which supports up to 28 output screens and enables tiled videowall displays to respond as a single, ultra-high resolution Windows desktop. It includes redundant power supplies, fans and a RAID option for hard disks. By installing Vtron’s VLinkExpress or VNC remote access software, operators can display input sources from multiple network terminals. H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG-2, MJPEG and RTSP simultaneous video streams are supported.

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New 4K display and videowall monitor SHARP EUROPE Two new products will be unveiled on Sharp’s stand: a ‘super-slim’ 70in 4K monitor and a 55in display for videowall installation. The 70in monitor (PN-H701) is said to offer crisp, vivid pictures, suitable for store displays and digital signage. The videowall monitor (PN-V551) offers advanced colour calibration, with embedded 1D and 3D look-up table technology. It also features a minimal 3.5mm bezel for close-toseamless giant displays. In addition to these new products, Sharp will also show the ﬂagship products from its existing ranges, including the recently launched PN-Y Series. These feature USB playback for no-fuss

digital signage, or for back-up video content in case of network failure. Sharp’s 200sqm stand will also host interactive demonstrations with several partners, using the company’s professional displays and touchscreens. These complete solutions will feature in several zones on the stand – 4K, Retail, Digital OOH and interactive touch video –and each zone will show the business beneﬁts that can arise from using the relevant technology. The company is also showing its second generation of collaborative touchscreens, the BIG PAD. This is certiﬁed for MS Lync, and offers improved usability and embedded functionality. It can be used as an educational aid, a presentation tool or as an interactive workspace.

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Quarta videoconferencing table is ﬂexible AVEX More effective meetings with the help of modern technology: that is the idea behind Quarta, according to exhibitor Avex. Avex says that the Quarta meeting table offers businesses a unique and innovative solution thanks to the combination of fully integrated audiovisual facilities, maximum comfort and optimum ease of use, describing it as a perfect balance between form and function.

At the heart of the Quarta table are ﬂat screens, recessed under clearvision toughened glass. Avex points out that the arrangement allows participants in a meeting to maintain eye contact with each other because they no longer have to turn to face a single central screen on a wall. The Quarta table can be equipped with videoconferencing. Highdeﬁnition cameras, combined with what the company describes as an advanced videoconferencing system, promise to deliver sharp images and clear sound. The screens, sound level,

lighting, climate and other functions are operated from a touchpanel. The Quarta range provides different versions in terms of size, ﬁnish and audiovisual components. Every Quarta table comes, as standard, with recessed screens, an audio system and sockets for laptop connections, and can be enhanced with videoconferencing and other options for optimum interaction. Quarta tables are co-produced with Dutch furniture manufacturer Exclusive Products. Table-based videoconferencing improves eye contact and interaction

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The power of touch CTOUCH As can be guessed from the company name, ISE 2015 sees CTouch highlighting its range of touch-enabled solutions. Featuring its proprietary Active IRO technology, which combines multiple optical cameras, infrared reflectors and vector software, CTouch says that its panels are the fastest and most accurate available. CTouch products come with a minimum of four, and up to 32 touch points. Designed for interactive and/ or collaborative environments, CTouch LED displays come in a range of sizes from 47in to 84in. All feature Full HD resolution, with the exception of the 84in screen, which is delivered with a 4K resolution panel that the company recommends for installations where detail is important, such as medical, control rooms and visualisation. All displays use toughened anti-glare glass for maximum durability. CTouch’s technology supports simple, intuitive hand and finger gestures including one and two finger navigational gestures such as swiping, panning and flicking. Users can also configure their own personal gestures such as displaying the on-screen keyboard, toggling or minimising all applications to the desktop. A multi-language software package is provided that includes a full range of presentation tools together with a range of images, backgrounds and interactive media. Also available are accessories such as a soundbar delivering up to 90 watts of audio. The screens are compatible with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux.

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As ever, the audio world is well represented at ISE 2015 in the commercial and residential sectors, whether as standalone systems or in the various component parts of the signal chain from microphone to loudspeaker

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Surrounded by immersive audio companies at ISE David Davies discusses recent developments in the immersive audio market – from leading companies you can visit at the show Industry headlines over the past few months have confirmed the current buzz around all things immersive audio. Barco announced the acquisition of 3D sound pioneer IOSONO in late September in a move that is set to further strengthen its track record in immersive audio for cinema. Meanwhile, in the residential space, Dolby has announced that Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros movies featuring Dolby Atmos soundtracks are to be made available for home theatre enthusiasts with Dolby Atmos-enabled AV receivers and speakers, via Blu-ray and streaming service VUDU. Of course, ‘conventional’ surround sound is already a default for many cinemas and exhibitions; but immersive audio promises to quite literally add another dimension – height – as the advent of enhanced channel-based and objectoriented technologies relieve public audio of its traditional restrictions. Dolby Atmos adopts an object-oriented approach to audio as opposed to a channelcentric one. For filmmakers, this means that “any sound heard in a film scene is an audio object, for example a helicopter taking off or a child crying”, explains Jonathan Jowitt, evangelist content and e-media solutions, Dolby Laboratories. “With Dolby Atmos, you have amazing flexibility: the format provides even richer, more detailed sound by rendering to overhead or height speakers and/or to more than seven speakers at the listener level,” he says. Also making waves in the immersive audio world is Auro Technologies’ Auro-3D. Auro claims to deliver ‘surround sound with height’ with this format, which embodies a hybrid approach. “Auro-3D is using both the channel- and object-based approach,” says Auro Technologies’ CEO, Wilfried

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David Davies Van Baelen, “but in a different way than our competitors, in order to first create the most natural immersive sound experience in a channelbased solution and then use object-based technology for interactivity and to further define more spot point sources in the hemisphere.” Germany-based IOSONO Sound has undoubtedly proven to be one of the most influential forces in immersive audio – and its acquisition by Barco certainly won’t harm its global profile. The current IOSONO offer incorporates a ‘toolchain’ for production (Spatial Audio Workstation), distribution (IOSONO Container + Master Files) and reproduction (the IOSONO CORE hardware processor, which is described as the ‘heart’ of IOSONO’s 3D sound systems). IOSONO, explains Barco senior director strategic business development entertainment Brian Claypool, is “designed for object-based audio [but will] support channelbased audio as well. Speaker layouts can be designed flexibly for a specific purpose and venue, [and] a full 360º system is possible.” Datasat Digital Entertainment was formed in 1991 and began to attract widespread attention after its digital audio system was used during production of Jurassic

Park. Originally engineered for 5.1 surround sound, Datasat Digital Sound technology has developed to improve the quality of surround sound to 7.1 and 11.1. Datasat recently announced a link-up with Dolby that will see the Datasat RS20i home cinema processor made available with Dolby Atmos. Focused ﬁrmly towards the museum, theatre and installed space in general, Out Board UK’s TiMax SoundHub is another animal again, providing source/speaker matrixing and spatialisation scaleable from 16x16 up to 64x64 sizes. Explaining TiMax SoundHub’s distinctive niche, Out Board director Dave Haydon explains: “Its unique delaymatrix function and objectbased virtual pan objects allow it to enhance both existing conventional surround formats, such as 5.1/7.1, and also create dynamic spatialisation soundscapes entirely.” The system combines playback, 3D spatialisation, show control, sound system distribution and management in one box. The greater availability and affordability of wireless audio will surely be a vital factor in determining how widespread immersive sound environments ultimately become. But with the Barco/IOSONO announcement indicating the beginning of convergence and consolidation in the marketplace, we can expect the commercial push for commercial and residential applications to become increasingly acute. For now, with all these companies showing their wares at ISE 2015, there’s no better opportunity to compare and contrast them for yourself.

Auro Technologies: Stand 7-V185 Barco: Stands 11-F78, 11-H75 Datasat Digital Entertainment: Stand 7-V180 Dolby Laboratories: 7-X170 TiMax: Stand 7-C220

High-output modular speaker range in European debut COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKERS ISE 2015 sees the European launch for the I-Series highpower, high-output modular loudspeaker family. The series includes pointsource, high-directivity, compact and ﬂoor-monitor models in multiple performance levels, providing modular scalability for a wide range of applications. Matching-height subwoofers, in sizes ranging from compact single 12in models to dual 18in models, complement the full-range I-Series models. The range features highoutput woofers that combine a variety of technologies for smooth response, high intelligibility, low distortion and minimal power compression. Two-way models have largeformat compression drivers, a choice of six rotatable horns and individually-voiced, beamwidthmatched crossovers with single or biamp operation. Three-way models offer a choice of three rotatable horn patterns and biamp or triamp operation with

a combination of large-format HF compression driver and Community’s M200HP midrange compression driver. Both HF and midrange drivers use ketone polymer diaphragms for smooth and uniform sound quality. Housed in lightweight 15mm Baltic-Birch cabinets, the speakers are ﬁnished in low-gloss black or white textured paint, while the edge-to-edge wrap-around, fabric-backed, powder-coated Community’s I-Series quality, clarity and elegant styling

steel grilles display no forwardfacing logos. A wide range of optional lowproﬁle, modular installation hardware supports the quick, easy and secure installation of virtually any combination of I-Series models. This hardware system improves aesthetics by keeping the brackets hidden above and behind the cabinets, while also reducing the vertical array height and minimising the number of suspension cables.

Stand: 7-M190

Dynamic in-store radio programming BARIX AG The next-generation Barix Store&Play solution will be on show at ISE. It gives service providers a ﬂexible application for retailers and other businesses that want dynamic instore radio programming without using the amount The Barix Store&Play enables dynamic in-store radio of network resources that live programming that uses less network resource than streaming requires. live streaming Store&Play allows customers with strong control of playout to download music and advertising schedules across local branches. content off the network and to It also delivers accelerated reliably play out that programming download speeds, as well as on schedule with excellent audio improved system memory quality. to preserve playback quality The new Store&Play is a complete throughout demanding processing hardware and software solution actions. Built-in precision clock as opposed to a device-centric timing ensures that playback system, giving systems integrators schedules remain intact through a complete end-to-end package for network outages. installation across multiple locations, Stand: 8-M245, 8-M250

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Tactus digital Multi-room music from mixing system integrated installation CREST AUDIO The Tactus Digital Mixing System provides a simple, customisable touchscreen operating interface that puts all audio routing, processing and mixing tools within easy and immediate reach. It has been designed by Crest Audio in partnership with Waves, and works with the new Waves eMotion Mixer for SoundGrid. The Tactus system also allows the use of Waves audio processing plug-ins for live events. It includes: Tactus.FOH, the audio processing core; Tactus. Stage, a 32-in/16-out remote stage box with digitally controlled high-quality mic preamps; and Tactus.Control, a dedicated hardware control surface. The system interconnects via Gigabit Ethernet and an internal Gigabit switch, allowing multiple conﬁgurations in a range of channel counts.

The Tactus.FOH is powered by Waves’ SoundGrid audio processing/networking platform, for low latency and precision audio processing. When combined with the new Waves eMotion Mixer, the result is a very flexible mixing platform. The Tactus.FOH frame provides eight local microphone/ line inputs and eight line outputs, and serves as the audio signalprocessing engine. Also new from Crest Audio are: the CLh 5000 (2,500W per channel) and CLh 2500 (1,250W per channel) Class D power amplifiers, using ultra-high efficiency amplifier output circuit that reduces weight while increasing output power, reliability and thermal efficiency; the CKd Series of four multichannel, networkable, intelligent power amplifiers; and the CPS Series of powered loudspeakers with internal DSP, with three compact full-range speakers and two subwoofers.

Residential Solutions SYSTEMLINE ISE 2015 is providing the debut of the S7 installed multi-room music system from Systemline. The company, an Armour Home brand, claimed that once built into the fabric of a home, the S7 can preserve the aesthetics of the interior while offering users fully-integrated access to online music services. S7 accesses a wide available range of online services, including BBC iPlayer, Tune-in, Spotify, Deezer and Qobuz. It is able to store over one million music tracks, thanks to a 1TB hard drive. It offers 24-bit, 192k sound quality capability and enables auto CD ripping, including album art. It is operated by Systemline’s Net Music app, which also enables web

S7 provides 24/192 sound quality, online music services and one-touch control browsing and social networking and is operated by a simple onetouch control keypad; it can also be controlled remotely from an iPhone or iPad. S7 uses an open access IP gateway, allowing it to easily interface with other home automation systems, such as home cinema and lighting, to create a

fully integrated experience. The system also provides seamless integration of TV sound, according to the company. S7 is priced at £3,000 for a typical four-zone system, including speakers, while additional zones can be added at £550 each from Systemline installers.

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High-output speaker aims for immersive sound ALCONS AUDIO The CRS12GT from Alcons Audio will be showcased at ISE. The two-way passive-ďŹ ltered loudspeaker features proprietary multiple-patented pro-ribbon driver technology. Alcons said the speaker is designed to meet all requirements

of current and future Digital Cinema immersive surround sound formats. According to the company, the CRS12GT combines full clarity and intelligibility with an unusually high dynamic range and up to 90% less distortion than traditional cinema surround systems. Utilising identical MHF pro-

ribbon transducers for screen and surround systems, the speaker aims to provide a wide and uniform sound stage throughout the listening area. Alcons said this was especially noticeable in multichannel cinema surround systems and in surround systems for performing arts theatre. The CRS12GT system consists

of one RBN601 6in pro-ribbon driver for HF and a vented 12in mid-bass for LF reproduction. The CRS12GT HF section has a 1,000W peak power input, enabling a 1:15 RMS-to-peak dynamic range with lowest distortion from 1,000Hz to beyond 20,000Hz. The absence of a compression threshold caters for a linear tonal balance at any SPL, claimed the company. Alcons Audio says the CRS12GT offers the most realistic surround sound reproduction possible The patented horizontal dispersion of the Alcons RBN601 pro-ribbon transducer guarantees a very stable sound projection throughout the operating bandwidth, both on- and off-axis. The all-Neodymium speaker conďŹ guration lowers the total mounted system weight and facilitates easier installation.

Stand: 6-N148

Automatic mic mixing with MADI and Dante I/O DAN DUGAN SOUND DESIGN Three new products featuring automatic microphone mixing technology will be unveiled at ISE 2015, adding MADI I/O and Dante I/O capabilities as well as a physical interface to the Dugan range. Dugan products are intended for use with multiple live microphones in broadcast talk shows, corporate meetings, educational settings, live theatre and other applications. The products are not mixers in themselves, instead they are accessories to sound mixing consoles and patch into the input insert points of a mixing console, giving the board operator all of the features of the board such as EQ and sends along with automatic mixing. The Dugan Model M uses MADI I/O. It provides 32 channels of Dugan auto-mixing at 96k or 64 channels at 48k. Equipped with PoE, it is housed in a half rack case. The Dugan Model N offers Dante I/O and will supply 32 channels at 96k or 64 channels at 48k along with PoE , also in a half rack case. The Dugan Model K is a physical interface for all networkable Dugan products. It gives the user physical buttons for controlling a system made up of any number of Dugan units. The company claimed its technologies provide the best mix of live mics, providing fast, transparent cross-fades without up-cutting, choppy sound or shifts in background noise. Transitions between talkers are consistent no matter how many mics are open.

Stand: 7-C174

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InfoComm: the next 75 years Moving closer – and further apart

Performance Verification Taking a look back at standard as an ANSI InfoComm’s journey since standard in December 2013, 1939, InfoComm CEO David Labuskes feels that while and Labuskes is excited the technology may have about this whole process. advanced dramatically “It allows the use of a since the days of filmstrip documented and industryprojectors, the core goal of approved process to agree to the association has always what an AV system should been broader than accomplish before it’s technology. installed and to verify that “The celebration of it has achieved its goals once our 75 years of existence it has been installed. It’s a is not about patting closed loop, ensuring quality ourselves on the back and allowing that quality to but about using be defined by the client and technology to transform by the service provider. human communications,” That’s critically important.” reflected Labuskes. Globalisation is also part of InfoComm’s “The need to enhance strategic plan. While based communications between in North America, the people is just as Labuskes: “The need to enhance communications between association has expanded important today as it was people is just as important today as it was 75 years ago” its membership worldwide 75 years ago, and that will in recent years. continue for another 75 years.” in training on the first day of “For the first time in 2014, To celebrate this milestone, the show. the association is distributing “It’s our birthday gift. We thought InfoComm will have over half of its revenue outside of North America. We two free vouchers to all ISE it was poetic to focus on the core are launching a new show in Brazil registrants this year, allowing delivery of education that our them access to any educational association is so committed to and this year in May, our membership is growing and we are forging strategic course it is running at the show to make that available to everyone alliances and partnerships with other this year. Labuskes is delighted who registered for ISE.” with the uptake so far, noting Striving for quality, the association organisations around the world.” published its Audiovisual Systems Stand: 11-N100 that 322 attendees participated Mike Blackman, managing director, ISE 2014 (centre left) and Daria Petrova, project director, Integrated Systems Russia (centre right) greet representatives of ISE exhibitor Polymedia, the Russian Embassy in the Netherlands and Russia’s Ministry of Defence at the show yesterday.

CEDIA has, it seems, achieved the almost paradoxical feat of becoming more joined up – and, at the same time, more spread apart. “Yes,” confirmed CEDIA chief operating officer Don Gilpin, “it may have sometimes seemed that the different parts of CEDIA didn’t have much to do with each other. Over the past couple of years, though, that’s changed: we’re a much more unified organisation – we’re a truly global entity.” That means, said Gilpin, that resources are now developed with an international mindset rather than a local mindset. And, at the same time, CEDIA has been spreading its wings, looking to bring the benefits of membership to a much more geographically diverse audience. Gilpin has responsibility for CEDIA in the Americas and Australasia, while colleague Wendy Griffiths is leading the CEDIA charge in the UK, mainland Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan. Successful CEDIA events – each attracting more than 100 delegates – have taken place in the last few months in both Russia and India, and have also been run in South Africa, China, Italy and France. Gilpin has set his sights on creating a CEDIA presence in Brazil during 2015, and is also enthused by the opportunity he

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sees in Australia. “It’s taking off like gangbusters,” he laughed. This year will see Griffiths focusing on growing CEDIA’s footprint in India. “It’s all about maximising access to the considerable resources at CEDIA’s disposal,” pointed out Gilpin. CEDIA has now made its resource library – including education, research, manuals and white papers – available online. “We’ve also taken our Recommended Wiring Guidelines and translated them into Italian, French and Spanish,” added Griffiths, “and we’ve distributed more than 9,000 copies.” Stand 1-F21

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Adventures in space and time Managing the expansion of ISE’s exhibitor and attendee numbers has involved increasing two types of resource, says thedaily editor Paddy Baker If you’ve been a regular ISE attendee for the past few years, then you’ll have noticed the show growing – not only in terms of expanding to fill every hall of the RAI, but also in terms of the number of visitors, making aisles, corridors and escalators noticeably busier with each successive year. Last year, 51,003 stepped through the doors at ISE. This means that the show now attracts as many people in a single day as it used to over three days not so long ago. Even the ‘quiet’ last day in 2014 drew 18,000 people, which is a higher attendance figure than any of the first five ISEs. Not only has the total attendance grown, but the average time spent by attendees has also gone up as the show has spread its footprint. The show is now too big to take in everything in a single day, and so inevitably the middle day has the largest attendance. Mike Blackman, ISE managing director, reports that some exhibitors have expressed concern about not having enough space on their stands to accommodate the high levels of visitors. By any standard, this is a nice problem to have, but it is one that needs to be addressed. As he told a press conference in December: “The best way to deal with this

Auto-mixing: exclusive demo As this issue went to press, we learned of an addition to the InfoComm professional development sessions. On Wednesday 11 February at 16:00, an ISE-exclusive session will take place entitled ‘Better than human music mixing - live music auto-mixed for the 21st century’. This will introduce a series of revolutionary developments that allow live music to be mixed totally by computer to a standard as good as, or perhaps better than, humans. How will this technology change audio engineering? Presented by RH Consulting in association with Korean Advanced Technology Research Group, the session will feature an introduction to the automixing technologies involved and a demonstration of the system mixing music. A question and discussion session will cover how this technology will be used and how it will impact the audio market. Entry to the session costs €40; InfoComm members and guest members may attend free of charge.

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is not for our exhibitors to take bigger and bigger stands, so we can’t accommodate new exhibitors, but to allow them more time to speak to attendees.” So ISE 2016 will run from Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 February – a four-day show. It will be interesting to see how the fourth day affects the pattern of attendance at the show. Having four days addresses the inevitable middle-day bulge, or at least allows the possibility of ﬂattening the attendance curve to some extent. With ISE 2016 running to a Friday, I expect that more visitors will be tempted to extend their stay in Amsterdam over the weekend; but conversely, many of the others may head for home at an earlier time than in previous years. According to Blackman, his team is currently looking at how the four days will be structured. For instance, should the days be themed? Should the ﬁrst two days be restricted to the channel? (This might be tricky as many attendees like to bring their customers with them.) Will there be additional events at the end of the show to encourage people to stay longer? Nothing has been decided yet, but the aim is to make an announcement during ISE 2015 after

discussions with ISE’s exhibitor committee. What about further into the future? Well, the accessibility of Amsterdam has been a major factor in drawing a growing audience to ISE. Building work is underway at the RAI to expand the showfloor area – and also to create on-site hotel accommodation – with the first new buildings coming on stream in 2016. There is also scope to use temporary structures, in Congress Square and at the front of the complex, to provide additional exhibition space. Blackman said recently: “We’ve done some analysis to see where our growth will be, and we believe that the Amsterdam RAI can accommodate ISE for another five or six years.” One of the good things about all of this is that it sends out a clear signal to the world about the strength of our industry. The growth in visitor numbers is coming mainly from specifiers rather than the channel – so the event is drawing in a wider range of attendees with each successive year. ISE’s continuing success is unquestionably a good thing for everyone working in AV and electronic systems integration as the industry increases its influence on the world stage.

Massive AV product launch for ISE 2015 ATLONA More than a dozen products for residential and commercial applications, including a new series of 4K/UHD extenders, switchers and matrixes, as well as the company’s ﬁrst residential components designed to support HDCP 2.2 content protection are being launched by Atlona at ISE 2015. The manufacturer of signal distribution solutions said it represents the largest new product launch in its 12-year history. Ilya Khayn, president and co-founder of Atlona, said: “As a new Silver Sponsor of the show, we’re making extra efforts to demonstrate our increased focus on European and international customers.” “We’re kicking off a new year, and we think ISE is the right place and the right time to start some global buzz about the products we’re bringing our customers. The new

solutions we plan to unveil are deﬁnitely going to get our partners, prospects, and other people talking, and not just in Europe.” One important addition to the Atlona line will be components utilising new HDBaseT 5Play standards. “System designers and Integrators will appreciate the capability to route 4K/UHD video, audio, control, power and Ethernet over a single Cat5e/6 cable,” he added. “Distributors and dealers at ISE will be happy to hear that we have increased our support this year by adding dedicated training personnel to our team in Europe. This means partners will get more and new opportunities for live training from our factory-trained staff. With all our product and marketing developments, we are very optimistic about business this year.”

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